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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.26, 4,751.83 and 859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.26, 4,751.83 and 859.94 is: 1,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.26 : 4,751.83 = 859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.26/4,751.83 = 859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.26x = 4,751.83 × 859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.26x = 4,086,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,288.69/3,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.76

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