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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.40, 4,971.56 and 849.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.40, 4,971.56 and 849.21 is: 1,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.40 : 4,971.56 = 849.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.40/4,971.56 = 849.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.40x = 4,971.56 × 849.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.40x = 4,221,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,894.22/3,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.80

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