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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.98, 4,576.41 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.98, 4,576.41 and 859.48 is: 1,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.98 : 4,576.41 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.98/4,576.41 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.98x = 4,576.41 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.98x = 3,933,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,332.87/3,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.20

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