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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.06, 4,752.33 and 859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.06, 4,752.33 and 859.50 is: 1,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.06 : 4,752.33 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.06/4,752.33 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.06x = 4,752.33 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.06x = 4,084,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,627.64/3,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.32

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