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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.18, 4,573.24 and 857.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.18, 4,573.24 and 857.39 is: 1,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.18 : 4,573.24 = 857.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.18/4,573.24 = 857.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.18x = 4,573.24 × 857.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.18x = 3,921,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,055.78/3,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.94

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