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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.13, 4,987.29 and 859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.13, 4,987.29 and 859.74 is: 1,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.13 : 4,987.29 = 859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.13/4,987.29 = 859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.13x = 4,987.29 × 859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.13x = 4,287,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,791.41/3,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.51

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