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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.89, 4,967.81 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.89, 4,967.81 and 846.70 is: 1,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.89 : 4,967.81 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.89/4,967.81 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.89x = 4,967.81 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.89x = 4,206,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,242.61/3,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.04

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