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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.84, 4,987.17 and 859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.84, 4,987.17 and 859.65 is: 1,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.84 : 4,987.17 = 859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.84/4,987.17 = 859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.84x = 4,987.17 × 859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.84x = 4,287,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,220.69/3,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.45

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