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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.93, 4,564.44 and 851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.93, 4,564.44 and 851.70 is: 1,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.93 : 4,564.44 = 851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.93/4,564.44 = 851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.93x = 4,564.44 × 851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.93x = 3,887,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,533.55/3,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.56

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