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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.39, 4,565.09 and 852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.39, 4,565.09 and 852.14 is: 1,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.39 : 4,565.09 = 852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.39/4,565.09 = 852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.39x = 4,565.09 × 852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.39x = 3,890,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,091.53/3,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.21

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