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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.86, 4,571.08 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.86, 4,571.08 and 856.80 is: 1,285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.86 : 4,571.08 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.86/4,571.08 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.86x = 4,571.08 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.86x = 3,916,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,501.34/3,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.00

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