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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.72, 4,735.08 and 848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.72, 4,735.08 and 848.28 is: 1,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.72 : 4,735.08 = 848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.72/4,735.08 = 848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.72x = 4,735.08 × 848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.72x = 4,016,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,673.66/3,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.42

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