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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.34, 4,567.49 and 853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.34, 4,567.49 and 853.56 is: 1,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.34 : 4,567.49 = 853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.34/4,567.49 = 853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.34x = 4,567.49 × 853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.34x = 3,898,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,640.32/3,045.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.20

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