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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.80, 4,739.69 and 851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.80, 4,739.69 and 851.30 is: 1,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.80 : 4,739.69 = 851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.80/4,739.69 = 851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.80x = 4,739.69 × 851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.80x = 4,034,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,876.53/3,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.94

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