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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.48, 4,967.22 and 846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.48, 4,967.22 and 846.30 is: 1,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.48 : 4,967.22 = 846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.48/4,967.22 = 846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.48x = 4,967.22 × 846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.48x = 4,203,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,752.15/3,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.45

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