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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.72, 4,750.08 and 858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.72, 4,750.08 and 858.28 is: 1,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.72 : 4,750.08 = 858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.72/4,750.08 = 858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.72x = 4,750.08 × 858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.72x = 4,076,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,898.66/3,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.42

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