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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.93, 4,566.17 and 852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.93, 4,566.17 and 852.68 is: 1,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.93 : 4,566.17 = 852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.93/4,566.17 = 852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.93x = 4,566.17 × 852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.93x = 3,893,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,481.84/3,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.10

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