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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.54, 4,791.47 and 854.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.54, 4,791.47 and 854.78 is: 1,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.54 : 4,791.47 = 854.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.54/4,791.47 = 854.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.54x = 4,791.47 × 854.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.54x = 4,095,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,640.75/3,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.08

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