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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.53, 4,564.11 and 851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.53, 4,564.11 and 851.28 is: 1,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.53 : 4,564.11 = 851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.53/4,564.11 = 851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.53x = 4,564.11 × 851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.53x = 3,885,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,321.64/3,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.00

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