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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.94, 4,730.54 and 845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.94, 4,730.54 and 845.62 is: 1,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.94 : 4,730.54 = 845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.94/4,730.54 = 845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.94x = 4,730.54 × 845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.94x = 4,000,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,239.23/3,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.33

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