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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.28, 4,740.54 and 851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.28, 4,740.54 and 851.84 is: 1,277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.28 : 4,740.54 = 851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.28/4,740.54 = 851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.28x = 4,740.54 × 851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.28x = 4,038,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,181.59/3,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.79

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