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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.71, 4,574.84 and 858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.71, 4,574.84 and 858.47 is: 1,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.71 : 4,574.84 = 858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.71/4,574.84 = 858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.71x = 4,574.84 × 858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.71x = 3,927,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,335.73/3,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.77

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