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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.84, 4,730.79 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.84, 4,730.79 and 845.34 is: 1,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.84 : 4,730.79 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.84/4,730.79 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.84x = 4,730.79 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.84x = 3,999,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,126.02/3,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.02

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