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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.67, 4,799.11 and 859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.67, 4,799.11 and 859.86 is: 1,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.67 : 4,799.11 = 859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.67/4,799.11 = 859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.67x = 4,799.11 × 859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.67x = 4,126,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,562.72/3,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.68

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