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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.66, 4,577.49 and 860.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.66, 4,577.49 and 860.39 is: 1,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.66 : 4,577.49 = 860.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.66/4,577.49 = 860.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.66x = 4,577.49 × 860.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.66x = 3,938,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,420.90/3,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.58

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