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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.14, 4,561.72 and 849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.14, 4,561.72 and 849.86 is: 1,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.14 : 4,561.72 = 849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.14/4,561.72 = 849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.14x = 4,561.72 × 849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.14x = 3,876,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,800.55/3,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.79

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