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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.42, 4,575.71 and 859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.42, 4,575.71 and 859.13 is: 1,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.42 : 4,575.71 = 859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.42/4,575.71 = 859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.42x = 4,575.71 × 859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.42x = 3,931,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,140.10/3,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.72

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