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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.54, 4,740.27 and 851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.54, 4,740.27 and 851.50 is: 1,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.54 : 4,740.27 = 851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.54/4,740.27 = 851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.54x = 4,740.27 × 851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.54x = 4,036,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,339.91/3,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.10

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