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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280, 4,920 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280, 4,920 and 848 is: 1,272

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280 : 4,920 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280/4,920 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280x = 4,920 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280x = 4,172,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,160/3,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272

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