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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.44, 4,564.71 and 852.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.44, 4,564.71 and 852.03 is: 1,277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.44 : 4,564.71 = 852.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.44/4,564.71 = 852.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.44x = 4,564.71 × 852.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.44x = 3,889,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,269.86/3,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.92

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