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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.04, 4,566.60 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.04, 4,566.60 and 853.20 is: 1,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.04 : 4,566.60 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.04/4,566.60 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.04x = 4,566.60 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.04x = 3,896,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,223.12/3,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.53

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