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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.70, 4,568.60 and 854.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.70, 4,568.60 and 854.55 is: 1,281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.70 : 4,568.60 = 854.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.70/4,568.60 = 854.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.70x = 4,568.60 × 854.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.70x = 3,904,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,099.27/3,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.84

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