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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.85, 4,576.38 and 859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.85, 4,576.38 and 859.52 is: 1,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.85 : 4,576.38 = 859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.85/4,576.38 = 859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.85x = 4,576.38 × 859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.85x = 3,933,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,490.14/3,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.31

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