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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.92, 4,560.57 and 849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.92, 4,560.57 and 849.74 is: 1,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.92 : 4,560.57 = 849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.92/4,560.57 = 849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.92x = 4,560.57 × 849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.92x = 3,875,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,275.95/3,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.38

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