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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.14, 4,750.71 and 858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.14, 4,750.71 and 858.64 is: 1,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.14 : 4,750.71 = 858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.14/4,750.71 = 858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.14x = 4,750.71 × 858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.14x = 4,079,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,149.63/3,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.96

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