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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.25, 4,743.38 and 853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.25, 4,743.38 and 853.75 is: 1,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.25 : 4,743.38 = 853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.25/4,743.38 = 853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.25x = 4,743.38 × 853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.25x = 4,049,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,660.68/3,162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.63

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