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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.45, 4,752.63 and 859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.45, 4,752.63 and 859.95 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.45 : 4,752.63 = 859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.45/4,752.63 = 859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.45x = 4,752.63 × 859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.45x = 4,087,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,024.17/3,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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