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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.07, 4,746.11 and 855.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.07, 4,746.11 and 855.57 is: 1,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.07 : 4,746.11 = 855.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.07/4,746.11 = 855.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.07x = 4,746.11 × 855.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.07x = 4,060,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,629.33/3,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.36

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