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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.48, 4,575.62 and 859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.48, 4,575.62 and 859.16 is: 1,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.48 : 4,575.62 = 859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.48/4,575.62 = 859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.48x = 4,575.62 × 859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.48x = 3,931,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,189.68/3,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.71

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