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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.24, 4,747.85 and 856.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.24, 4,747.85 and 856.74 is: 1,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.24 : 4,747.85 = 856.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.24/4,747.85 = 856.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.24x = 4,747.85 × 856.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.24x = 4,067,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,668.73/3,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.11

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