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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.52, 4,574.29 and 858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.52, 4,574.29 and 858.26 is: 1,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.52 : 4,574.29 = 858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.52/4,574.29 = 858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.52x = 4,574.29 × 858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.52x = 3,925,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,939.43/3,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.40

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