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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.66, 4,547.59 and 840.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.66, 4,547.59 and 840.41 is: 1,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.66 : 4,547.59 = 840.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.66/4,547.59 = 840.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.66x = 4,547.59 × 840.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.66x = 3,821,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,840.11/3,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.64

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