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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.17, 4,971.26 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.17, 4,971.26 and 848.92 is: 1,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.17 : 4,971.26 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.17/4,971.26 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.17x = 4,971.26 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.17x = 4,220,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,172.94/3,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.37

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