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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.07, 4,744.60 and 854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.07, 4,744.60 and 854.57 is: 1,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.07 : 4,744.60 = 854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.07/4,744.60 = 854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.07x = 4,744.60 × 854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.07x = 4,054,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,569.10/3,163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.85

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