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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.56, 4,751.58 and 859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.56, 4,751.58 and 859 is: 1,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.56 : 4,751.58 = 859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.56/4,751.58 = 859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.56x = 4,751.58 × 859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.56x = 4,081,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,607.22/3,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.57

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