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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.45, 4,577.16 and 860.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.45, 4,577.16 and 860.18 is: 1,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.45 : 4,577.16 = 860.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.45/4,577.16 = 860.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.45x = 4,577.16 × 860.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.45x = 3,937,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,158.60/3,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.26

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