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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.49, 4,575.89 and 859.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.49, 4,575.89 and 859.17 is: 1,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.49 : 4,575.89 = 859.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.49/4,575.89 = 859.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.49x = 4,575.89 × 859.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.49x = 3,931,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,467.41/3,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.80

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