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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.79, 4,751.67 and 859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.79, 4,751.67 and 859.29 is: 1,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.79 : 4,751.67 = 859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.79/4,751.67 = 859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.79x = 4,751.67 × 859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.79x = 4,083,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,062.51/3,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.93

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