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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.76, 4,748.08 and 857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.76, 4,748.08 and 857.44 is: 1,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.76 : 4,748.08 = 857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.76/4,748.08 = 857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.76x = 4,748.08 × 857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.76x = 4,071,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,193.72/3,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.01

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