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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.65, 4,970.44 and 848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.65, 4,970.44 and 848.45 is: 1,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.65 : 4,970.44 = 848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.65/4,970.44 = 848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.65x = 4,970.44 × 848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.65x = 4,217,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,169.82/3,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.67

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