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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.50, 4,749.84 and 858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.50, 4,749.84 and 858 is: 1,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.50 : 4,749.84 = 858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.50/4,749.84 = 858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.50x = 4,749.84 × 858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.50x = 4,075,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,362.72/3,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.02

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