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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.51, 4,563.77 and 851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.51, 4,563.77 and 851.26 is: 1,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.51 : 4,563.77 = 851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.51/4,563.77 = 851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.51x = 4,563.77 × 851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.51x = 3,884,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,945.57/3,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.89

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