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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.55, 4,974.82 and 851.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.55, 4,974.82 and 851.29 is: 1,276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.55 : 4,974.82 = 851.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.55/4,974.82 = 851.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.55x = 4,974.82 × 851.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.55x = 4,234,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,999.95/3,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.93

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