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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.85, 4,966.24 and 845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.85, 4,966.24 and 845.65 is: 1,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.85 : 4,966.24 = 845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.85/4,966.24 = 845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.85x = 4,966.24 × 845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.85x = 4,199,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,671.80/3,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.46

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