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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.54, 4,567.61 and 854.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.54, 4,567.61 and 854.49 is: 1,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.54 : 4,567.61 = 854.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.54/4,567.61 = 854.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.54x = 4,567.61 × 854.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.54x = 3,902,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,972.80/3,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.54

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