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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.38, 4,974.65 and 851.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.38, 4,974.65 and 851.21 is: 1,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.38 : 4,974.65 = 851.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.38/4,974.65 = 851.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.38x = 4,974.65 × 851.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.38x = 4,234,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,442.70/3,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.83

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