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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.06, 4,572.12 and 856.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.06, 4,572.12 and 856.83 is: 1,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.06 : 4,572.12 = 856.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.06/4,572.12 = 856.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.06x = 4,572.12 × 856.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.06x = 3,917,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,529.58/3,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.25

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