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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.47, 4,752.70 and 859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.47, 4,752.70 and 859.97 is: 1,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.47 : 4,752.70 = 859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.47/4,752.70 = 859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.47x = 4,752.70 × 859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.47x = 4,087,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,179.42/3,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.95

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