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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.30, 4,972.94 and 850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.30, 4,972.94 and 850.04 is: 1,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.30 : 4,972.94 = 850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.30/4,972.94 = 850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.30x = 4,972.94 × 850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.30x = 4,227,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,197.92/3,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.06

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