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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.38, 4,736.34 and 848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.38, 4,736.34 and 848.88 is: 1,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.38 : 4,736.34 = 848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.38/4,736.34 = 848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.38x = 4,736.34 × 848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.38x = 4,020,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,584.30/3,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.39

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