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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.28, 4,985.97 and 859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.28, 4,985.97 and 859.12 is: 1,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.28 : 4,985.97 = 859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.28/4,985.97 = 859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.28x = 4,985.97 × 859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.28x = 4,283,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,546.55/3,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.56

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