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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.56, 4,754.58 and 861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.56, 4,754.58 and 861 is: 1,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.56 : 4,754.58 = 861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.56/4,754.58 = 861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.56x = 4,754.58 × 861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.56x = 4,093,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,693.38/3,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.57

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