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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.68, 4,739.16 and 851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.68, 4,739.16 and 851.36 is: 1,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.68 : 4,739.16 = 851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.68/4,739.16 = 851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.68x = 4,739.16 × 851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.68x = 4,034,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,731.26/3,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.94

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