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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.12, 4,966.60 and 845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.12, 4,966.60 and 845.96 is: 1,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.12 : 4,966.60 = 845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.12/4,966.60 = 845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.12x = 4,966.60 × 845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.12x = 4,201,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,544.94/3,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.92

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