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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.67, 4,584.20 and 865.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.67, 4,584.20 and 865.49 is: 1,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.67 : 4,584.20 = 865.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.67/4,584.20 = 865.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.67x = 4,584.20 × 865.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.67x = 3,967,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,552.01/3,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.00

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