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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.85, 4,574.37 and 858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.85, 4,574.37 and 858.75 is: 1,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.85 : 4,574.37 = 858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.85/4,574.37 = 858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.85x = 4,574.37 × 858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.85x = 3,928,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,252.03/3,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.01

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