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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.31, 4,971.44 and 849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.31, 4,971.44 and 849.13 is: 1,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.31 : 4,971.44 = 849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.31/4,971.44 = 849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.31x = 4,971.44 × 849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.31x = 4,221,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,388.54/3,314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.68

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