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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.46, 4,576.50 and 859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.46, 4,576.50 and 859.28 is: 1,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.46 : 4,576.50 = 859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.46/4,576.50 = 859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.46x = 4,576.50 × 859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.46x = 3,932,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,472.04/3,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.14

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