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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.52, 4,574.68 and 858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.52, 4,574.68 and 858.47 is: 1,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.52 : 4,574.68 = 858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.52/4,574.68 = 858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.52x = 4,574.68 × 858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.52x = 3,927,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,200.52/3,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.81

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