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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.60, 4,728.90 and 844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.60, 4,728.90 and 844.10 is: 1,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.60 : 4,728.90 = 844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.60/4,728.90 = 844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.60x = 4,728.90 × 844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.60x = 3,991,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,664.49/3,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.15

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