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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.60, 4,754.40 and 861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.60, 4,754.40 and 861.04 is: 1,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.60 : 4,754.40 = 861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.60/4,754.40 = 861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.60x = 4,754.40 × 861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.60x = 4,093,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,728.58/3,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.56

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