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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.39, 4,965.58 and 845.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.39, 4,965.58 and 845.21 is: 1,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.39 : 4,965.58 = 845.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.39/4,965.58 = 845.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.39x = 4,965.58 × 845.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.39x = 4,196,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,928.82/3,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.81

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