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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.76, 4,749.58 and 858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.76, 4,749.58 and 858.44 is: 1,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.76 : 4,749.58 = 858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.76/4,749.58 = 858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.76x = 4,749.58 × 858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.76x = 4,077,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,229.46/3,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.51

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