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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.84, 4,751.78 and 859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.84, 4,751.78 and 859.34 is: 1,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.84 : 4,751.78 = 859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.84/4,751.78 = 859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.84x = 4,751.78 × 859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.84x = 4,083,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,414.59/3,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.02

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