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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.37, 4,578.91 and 861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.37, 4,578.91 and 861.14 is: 1,291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.37 : 4,578.91 = 861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.37/4,578.91 = 861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.37x = 4,578.91 × 861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.37x = 3,943,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,091.85/3,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.81

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