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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.56, 4,752.82 and 860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.56, 4,752.82 and 860.06 is: 1,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.56 : 4,752.82 = 860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.56/4,752.82 = 860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.56x = 4,752.82 × 860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.56x = 4,087,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,682.30/3,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.08

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