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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.39, 4,967.07 and 846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.39, 4,967.07 and 846.21 is: 1,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.39 : 4,967.07 = 846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.39/4,967.07 = 846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.39x = 4,967.07 × 846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.39x = 4,203,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,184.30/3,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.31

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