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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.42, 4,570.44 and 856.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.42, 4,570.44 and 856.37 is: 1,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.42 : 4,570.44 = 856.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.42/4,570.44 = 856.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.42x = 4,570.44 × 856.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.42x = 3,913,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,987.70/3,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.36

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