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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.43, 4,565.19 and 852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.43, 4,565.19 and 852.20 is: 1,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.43 : 4,565.19 = 852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.43/4,565.19 = 852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.43x = 4,565.19 × 852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.43x = 3,890,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,454.92/3,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.31

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