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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.53, 4,581.38 and 863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.53, 4,581.38 and 863.44 is: 1,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.53 : 4,581.38 = 863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.53/4,581.38 = 863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.53x = 4,581.38 × 863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.53x = 3,955,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,723.84/3,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.04

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