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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.60, 4,582.89 and 863.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.60, 4,582.89 and 863.83 is: 1,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.60 : 4,582.89 = 863.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.60/4,582.89 = 863.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.60x = 4,582.89 × 863.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.60x = 3,958,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,837.87/3,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.60

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