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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.75, 4,579.14 and 861.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.75, 4,579.14 and 861.43 is: 1,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.75 : 4,579.14 = 861.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.75/4,579.14 = 861.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.75x = 4,579.14 × 861.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.75x = 3,944,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,608.57/3,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.15

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