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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.66, 4,561.97 and 849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.66, 4,561.97 and 849.87 is: 1,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.66 : 4,561.97 = 849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.66/4,561.97 = 849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.66x = 4,561.97 × 849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.66x = 3,877,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,054.38/3,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.65

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