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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.12, 4,571.54 and 855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.12, 4,571.54 and 855.87 is: 1,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.12 : 4,571.54 = 855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.12/4,571.54 = 855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.12x = 4,571.54 × 855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.12x = 3,912,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,625.73/3,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.04

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