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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.78, 4,562.82 and 850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.78, 4,562.82 and 850.64 is: 1,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.78 : 4,562.82 = 850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.78/4,562.82 = 850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.78x = 4,562.82 × 850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.78x = 3,881,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,294.39/3,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.00

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