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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.66, 4,967.48 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.66, 4,967.48 and 846.48 is: 1,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.66 : 4,967.48 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.66/4,967.48 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.66x = 4,967.48 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.66x = 4,204,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,872.47/3,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.72

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