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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.43, 4,574.14 and 858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.43, 4,574.14 and 858.16 is: 1,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.43 : 4,574.14 = 858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.43/4,574.14 = 858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.43x = 4,574.14 × 858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.43x = 3,925,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,321.11/3,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.23

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