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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.66, 4,576.74 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.66, 4,576.74 and 860.28 is: 1,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.66 : 4,576.74 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.66/4,576.74 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.66x = 4,576.74 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.66x = 3,937,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,277.89/3,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.21

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