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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.49, 4,565.24 and 852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.49, 4,565.24 and 852.27 is: 1,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.49 : 4,565.24 = 852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.49/4,565.24 = 852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.49x = 4,565.24 × 852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.49x = 3,890,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,812.83/3,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.41

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