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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.03, 4,586.30 and 865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.03, 4,586.30 and 865.78 is: 1,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.03 : 4,586.30 = 865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.03/4,586.30 = 865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.03x = 4,586.30 × 865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.03x = 3,970,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,726.81/3,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.88

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