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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.51, 4,585.69 and 866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.51, 4,585.69 and 866.17 is: 1,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.51 : 4,585.69 = 866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.51/4,585.69 = 866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.51x = 4,585.69 × 866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.51x = 3,971,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,987.11/3,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.09

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