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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.91, 4,750.37 and 858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.91, 4,750.37 and 858.41 is: 1,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.91 : 4,750.37 = 858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.91/4,750.37 = 858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.91x = 4,750.37 × 858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.91x = 4,077,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,761.76/3,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.62

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