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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.56, 4,565.32 and 852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.56, 4,565.32 and 852.30 is: 1,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.56 : 4,565.32 = 852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.56/4,565.32 = 852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.56x = 4,565.32 × 852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.56x = 3,891,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,022.24/3,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.44

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