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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.57, 4,578.82 and 861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.57, 4,578.82 and 861.29 is: 1,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.57 : 4,578.82 = 861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.57/4,578.82 = 861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.57x = 4,578.82 × 861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.57x = 3,943,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,691.88/3,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.93

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