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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.77, 4,561.41 and 849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.77, 4,561.41 and 849.50 is: 1,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.77 : 4,561.41 = 849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.77/4,561.41 = 849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.77x = 4,561.41 × 849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.77x = 3,874,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,927.07/3,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.33

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