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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.97, 4,561.29 and 849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.97, 4,561.29 and 849.65 is: 1,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.97 : 4,561.29 = 849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.97/4,561.29 = 849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.97x = 4,561.29 × 849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.97x = 3,875,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,477.24/3,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.42

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