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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.53, 4,574.55 and 858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.53, 4,574.55 and 858.28 is: 1,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.53 : 4,574.55 = 858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.53/4,574.55 = 858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.53x = 4,574.55 × 858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.53x = 3,926,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,244.77/3,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.49

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