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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.68, 4,578.67 and 861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.68, 4,578.67 and 861.49 is: 1,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.68 : 4,578.67 = 861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.68/4,578.67 = 861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.68x = 4,578.67 × 861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.68x = 3,944,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,478.42/3,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.14

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