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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.52, 4,577.43 and 860.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.52, 4,577.43 and 860.42 is: 1,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.52 : 4,577.43 = 860.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.52/4,577.43 = 860.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.52x = 4,577.43 × 860.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.52x = 3,938,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,526.99/3,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.68

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