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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.65, 4,965.95 and 845.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.65, 4,965.95 and 845.45 is: 1,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.65 : 4,965.95 = 845.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.65/4,965.95 = 845.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.65x = 4,965.95 × 845.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.65x = 4,198,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,433.37/3,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.16

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