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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.37, 4,569.54 and 855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.37, 4,569.54 and 855.10 is: 1,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.37 : 4,569.54 = 855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.37/4,569.54 = 855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.37x = 4,569.54 × 855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.37x = 3,907,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,425.08/3,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.65

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