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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.72, 4,564.11 and 851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.72, 4,564.11 and 851.19 is: 1,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.72 : 4,564.11 = 851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.72/4,564.11 = 851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.72x = 4,564.11 × 851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.72x = 3,884,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,924.79/3,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.79

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