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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.76, 4,730.56 and 845.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.76, 4,730.56 and 845.26 is: 1,267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.76 : 4,730.56 = 845.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.76/4,730.56 = 845.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.76x = 4,730.56 × 845.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.76x = 3,998,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,553.15/3,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.87

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