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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.61, 4,803.51 and 862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.61, 4,803.51 and 862.79 is: 1,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.61 : 4,803.51 = 862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.61/4,803.51 = 862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.61x = 4,803.51 × 862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.61x = 4,144,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,432.40/3,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.08

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