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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.43, 4,547.17 and 840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.43, 4,547.17 and 840.33 is: 1,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.43 : 4,547.17 = 840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.43/4,547.17 = 840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.43x = 4,547.17 × 840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.43x = 3,821,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,123.37/3,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.50

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