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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.62, 4,749.90 and 858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.62, 4,749.90 and 858.12 is: 1,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.62 : 4,749.90 = 858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.62/4,749.90 = 858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.62x = 4,749.90 × 858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.62x = 4,075,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,984.19/3,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.17

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