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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.51, 4,971.65 and 849.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.51, 4,971.65 and 849.35 is: 1,274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.51 : 4,971.65 = 849.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.51/4,971.65 = 849.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.51x = 4,971.65 × 849.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.51x = 4,222,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,666.68/3,314.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.00

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