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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.08, 4,562.62 and 850.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.08, 4,562.62 and 850.30 is: 1,275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.08 : 4,562.62 = 850.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.08/4,562.62 = 850.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.08x = 4,562.62 × 850.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.08x = 3,879,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,595.79/3,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.31

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