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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.90, 4,577.58 and 860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.90, 4,577.58 and 860.58 is: 1,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.90 : 4,577.58 = 860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.90/4,577.58 = 860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.90x = 4,577.58 × 860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.90x = 3,939,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,373.80/3,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.79

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