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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.08, 4,742.48 and 853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.08, 4,742.48 and 853.04 is: 1,279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.08 : 4,742.48 = 853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.08/4,742.48 = 853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.08x = 4,742.48 × 853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.08x = 4,045,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,525.14/3,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.39

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