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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.03, 4,966.64 and 845.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.03, 4,966.64 and 845.87 is: 1,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.03 : 4,966.64 = 845.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.03/4,966.64 = 845.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.03x = 4,966.64 × 845.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.03x = 4,201,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,102.71/3,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.82

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