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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.07, 4,791.48 and 854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.07, 4,791.48 and 854.16 is: 1,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.07 : 4,791.48 = 854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.07/4,791.48 = 854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.07x = 4,791.48 × 854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.07x = 4,092,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,690.56/3,194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.34

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