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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.35, 4,566.07 and 853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.35, 4,566.07 and 853.30 is: 1,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.35 : 4,566.07 = 853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.35/4,566.07 = 853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.35x = 4,566.07 × 853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.35x = 3,896,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,227.53/3,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.82

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