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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.10, 4,563.96 and 852.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.10, 4,563.96 and 852.05 is: 1,277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.10 : 4,563.96 = 852.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.10/4,563.96 = 852.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.10x = 4,563.96 × 852.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.10x = 3,888,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,730.33/3,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.88

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