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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.49, 4,576.82 and 860.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.49, 4,576.82 and 860.39 is: 1,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.49 : 4,576.82 = 860.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.49/4,576.82 = 860.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.49x = 4,576.82 × 860.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.49x = 3,937,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,850.16/3,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.47

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