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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.09, 4,966.63 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.09, 4,966.63 and 845.91 is: 1,268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.09 : 4,966.63 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.09/4,966.63 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.09x = 4,966.63 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.09x = 4,201,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,321.98/3,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.86

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