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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.03, 4,566.27 and 852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.03, 4,566.27 and 852.93 is: 1,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.03 : 4,566.27 = 852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.03/4,566.27 = 852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.03x = 4,566.27 × 852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.03x = 3,894,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,711.87/3,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.46

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