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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.80, 4,966.34 and 845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.80, 4,966.34 and 845.64 is: 1,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.80 : 4,966.34 = 845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.80/4,966.34 = 845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.80x = 4,966.34 × 845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.80x = 4,199,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,735.76/3,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.50

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