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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.90, 4,604.85 and 848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.90, 4,604.85 and 848.73 is: 1,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.90 : 4,604.85 = 848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.90/4,604.85 = 848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.90x = 4,604.85 × 848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.90x = 3,908,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,265.71/3,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.09

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