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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.72, 4,973.55 and 850.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.72, 4,973.55 and 850.53 is: 1,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.72 : 4,973.55 = 850.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.72/4,973.55 = 850.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.72x = 4,973.55 × 850.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.72x = 4,230,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,173.73/3,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.79

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