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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.92, 4,547.74 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.92, 4,547.74 and 840.60 is: 1,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.92 : 4,547.74 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.92/4,547.74 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.92x = 4,547.74 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.92x = 3,822,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,830.24/3,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.86

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