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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.32, 4,752.41 and 859.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.32, 4,752.41 and 859.82 is: 1,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.32 : 4,752.41 = 859.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.32/4,752.41 = 859.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.32x = 4,752.41 × 859.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.32x = 4,086,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,189.11/3,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.70

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