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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.44, 4,743.66 and 854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.44, 4,743.66 and 854.12 is: 1,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.44 : 4,743.66 = 854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.44/4,743.66 = 854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.44x = 4,743.66 × 854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.44x = 4,051,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,654.88/3,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.18

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