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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.99, 4,985.98 and 858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.99, 4,985.98 and 858.82 is: 1,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.99 : 4,985.98 = 858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.99/4,985.98 = 858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.99x = 4,985.98 × 858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.99x = 4,282,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,030.12/3,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.22

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