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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.03, 4,570.52 and 855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.03, 4,570.52 and 855.76 is: 1,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.03 : 4,570.52 = 855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.03/4,570.52 = 855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.03x = 4,570.52 × 855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.03x = 3,911,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,270.33/3,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.63

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