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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.43, 4,581.92 and 863.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.43, 4,581.92 and 863.19 is: 1,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.43 : 4,581.92 = 863.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.43/4,581.92 = 863.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.43x = 4,581.92 × 863.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.43x = 3,955,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,067.52/3,054.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.86

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