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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.24, 4,752.34 and 859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.24, 4,752.34 and 859.74 is: 1,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.24 : 4,752.34 = 859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.24/4,752.34 = 859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.24x = 4,752.34 × 859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.24x = 4,085,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,776.79/3,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.60

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