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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.93, 4,567.05 and 853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.93, 4,567.05 and 853.74 is: 1,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.93 : 4,567.05 = 853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.93/4,567.05 = 853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.93x = 4,567.05 × 853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.93x = 3,899,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,073.27/3,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.52

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