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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.90, 4,966.34 and 845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.90, 4,966.34 and 845.72 is: 1,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.90 : 4,966.34 = 845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.90/4,966.34 = 845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.90x = 4,966.34 × 845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.90x = 4,200,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,104.00/3,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.57

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