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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.72, 4,754.58 and 861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.72, 4,754.58 and 861.28 is: 1,291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.72 : 4,754.58 = 861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.72/4,754.58 = 861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.72x = 4,754.58 × 861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.72x = 4,095,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,024.66/3,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.92

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