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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.67, 4,746.46 and 855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.67, 4,746.46 and 855.63 is: 1,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.67 : 4,746.46 = 855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.67/4,746.46 = 855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.67x = 4,746.46 × 855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.67x = 4,061,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,213.57/3,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.30

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