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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.72, 4,736.58 and 849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.72, 4,736.58 and 849.28 is: 1,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.72 : 4,736.58 = 849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.72/4,736.58 = 849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.72x = 4,736.58 × 849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.72x = 4,022,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,682.66/3,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.92

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