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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.50, 4,743.75 and 854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.50, 4,743.75 and 854 is: 1,281

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.50 : 4,743.75 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.50/4,743.75 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.50x = 4,743.75 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.50x = 4,051,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,162.50/3,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281

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