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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.77, 4,574.82 and 858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.77, 4,574.82 and 858.66 is: 1,288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.77 : 4,574.82 = 858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.77/4,574.82 = 858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.77x = 4,574.82 × 858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.77x = 3,928,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,214.94/3,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.04

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