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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.10, 4,565.19 and 851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.10, 4,565.19 and 851.78 is: 1,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.10 : 4,565.19 = 851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.10/4,565.19 = 851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.10x = 4,565.19 × 851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.10x = 3,888,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,537.54/3,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.82

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