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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.68, 4,736.52 and 849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.68, 4,736.52 and 849.12 is: 1,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.68 : 4,736.52 = 849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.68/4,736.52 = 849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.68x = 4,736.52 × 849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.68x = 4,021,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,873.86/3,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.68

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