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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.38, 4,547.07 and 840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.38, 4,547.07 and 840.20 is: 1,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.38 : 4,547.07 = 840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.38/4,547.07 = 840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.38x = 4,547.07 × 840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.38x = 3,820,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,425.48/3,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.29

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