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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.08, 4,741.63 and 852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.08, 4,741.63 and 852.58 is: 1,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.08 : 4,741.63 = 852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.08/4,741.63 = 852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.08x = 4,741.63 × 852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.08x = 4,042,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,614.64/3,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.87

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