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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.68, 4,966.14 and 845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.68, 4,966.14 and 845.56 is: 1,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.68 : 4,966.14 = 845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.68/4,966.14 = 845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.68x = 4,966.14 × 845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.68x = 4,199,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,169.34/3,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.37

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