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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.65, 4,568.09 and 854.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.65, 4,568.09 and 854.53 is: 1,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.65 : 4,568.09 = 854.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.65/4,568.09 = 854.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.65x = 4,568.09 × 854.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.65x = 3,903,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,554.25/3,045.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.68

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