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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.08, 4,560.20 and 848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.08, 4,560.20 and 848.80 is: 1,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.08 : 4,560.20 = 848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.08/4,560.20 = 848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.08x = 4,560.20 × 848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.08x = 3,870,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,697.76/3,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.22

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