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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.74, 4,560.41 and 849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.74, 4,560.41 and 849.62 is: 1,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.74 : 4,560.41 = 849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.74/4,560.41 = 849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.74x = 4,560.41 × 849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.74x = 3,874,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,629.07/3,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.24

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