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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.98, 4,577.48 and 860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.98, 4,577.48 and 860.86 is: 1,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.98 : 4,577.48 = 860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.98/4,577.48 = 860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.98x = 4,577.48 × 860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.98x = 3,940,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,574.08/3,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.15

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