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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.93, 4,748.90 and 857.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.93, 4,748.90 and 857.61 is: 1,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.93 : 4,748.90 = 857.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.93/4,748.90 = 857.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.93x = 4,748.90 × 857.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.93x = 4,072,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,699.84/3,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.42

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