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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.98, 4,754.97 and 861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.98, 4,754.97 and 861.48 is: 1,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.98 : 4,754.97 = 861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.98/4,754.97 = 861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.98x = 4,754.97 × 861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.98x = 4,096,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,311.56/3,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.22

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