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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.67, 4,567.80 and 854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.67, 4,567.80 and 854.62 is: 1,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.67 : 4,567.80 = 854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.67/4,567.80 = 854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.67x = 4,567.80 × 854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.67x = 3,903,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,733.24/3,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.73

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