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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.54, 4,735.75 and 848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.54, 4,735.75 and 848.50 is: 1,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.54 : 4,735.75 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.54/4,735.75 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.54x = 4,735.75 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.54x = 4,018,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,283.88/3,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.60

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