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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.92, 4,970.80 and 848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.92, 4,970.80 and 848.68 is: 1,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.92 : 4,970.80 = 848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.92/4,970.80 = 848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.92x = 4,970.80 × 848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.92x = 4,218,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,618.54/3,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.00

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