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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.39, 4,566.78 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.39, 4,566.78 and 853.20 is: 1,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.39 : 4,566.78 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.39/4,566.78 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.39x = 4,566.78 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.39x = 3,896,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,376.70/3,044.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.86

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