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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.92, 4,751.88 and 859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.92, 4,751.88 and 859.42 is: 1,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.92 : 4,751.88 = 859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.92/4,751.88 = 859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.92x = 4,751.88 × 859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.92x = 4,083,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,860.71/3,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.13

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