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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.79, 4,736.13 and 848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.79, 4,736.13 and 848.75 is: 1,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.79 : 4,736.13 = 848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.79/4,736.13 = 848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.79x = 4,736.13 × 848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.79x = 4,019,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,790.34/3,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.98

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