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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.40, 4,786.71 and 851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.40, 4,786.71 and 851.58 is: 1,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.40 : 4,786.71 = 851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.40/4,786.71 = 851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.40x = 4,786.71 × 851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.40x = 4,076,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,266.50/3,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.27

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