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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.26, 4,969.87 and 848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.26, 4,969.87 and 848.08 is: 1,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.26 : 4,969.87 = 848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.26/4,969.87 = 848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.26x = 4,969.87 × 848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.26x = 4,214,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,820.38/3,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.11

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