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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.65, 4,571.66 and 856.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.65, 4,571.66 and 856.55 is: 1,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.65 : 4,571.66 = 856.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.65/4,571.66 = 856.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.65x = 4,571.66 × 856.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.65x = 3,915,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,853.95/3,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.88

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