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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.72, 4,754.58 and 861.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.72, 4,754.58 and 861.22 is: 1,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.72 : 4,754.58 = 861.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.72/4,754.58 = 861.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.72x = 4,754.58 × 861.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.72x = 4,094,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,711.31/3,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.82

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