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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.93, 4,747.04 and 856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.93, 4,747.04 and 856.25 is: 1,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.93 : 4,747.04 = 856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.93/4,747.04 = 856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.93x = 4,747.04 × 856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.93x = 4,064,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,648.72/3,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.28

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