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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.63, 4,742.44 and 853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.63, 4,742.44 and 853.13 is: 1,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.63 : 4,742.44 = 853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.63/4,742.44 = 853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.63x = 4,742.44 × 853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.63x = 4,045,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,891.99/3,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.69

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