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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.30, 4,585.56 and 866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.30, 4,585.56 and 866.22 is: 1,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.30 : 4,585.56 = 866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.30/4,585.56 = 866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.30x = 4,585.56 × 866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.30x = 3,972,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,103.78/3,057.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.22

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