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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.75, 4,735.13 and 848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.75, 4,735.13 and 848.25 is: 1,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.75 : 4,735.13 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.75/4,735.13 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.75x = 4,735.13 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.75x = 4,016,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,569.78/3,156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.38

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