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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.52, 4,742.52 and 853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.52, 4,742.52 and 853 is: 1,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.52 : 4,742.52 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.52/4,742.52 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.52x = 4,742.52 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.52x = 4,045,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,369.56/3,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.56

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