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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.22, 4,565.09 and 851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.22, 4,565.09 and 851.97 is: 1,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.22 : 4,565.09 = 851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.22/4,565.09 = 851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.22x = 4,565.09 × 851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.22x = 3,889,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,315.47/3,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.03

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