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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.63, 4,563.96 and 851.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.63, 4,563.96 and 851.37 is: 1,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.63 : 4,563.96 = 851.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.63/4,563.96 = 851.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.63x = 4,563.96 × 851.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.63x = 3,885,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,618.63/3,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.06

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