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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.74, 4,966.25 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.74, 4,966.25 and 845.60 is: 1,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.74 : 4,966.25 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.74/4,966.25 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.74x = 4,966.25 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.74x = 4,199,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,431.94/3,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.43

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