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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.67, 4,614.63 and 855.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.67, 4,614.63 and 855.67 is: 1,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.67 : 4,614.63 = 855.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.67/4,614.63 = 855.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.67x = 4,614.63 × 855.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.67x = 3,948,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,577.38/3,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.40

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