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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.37, 4,549.55 and 842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.37, 4,549.55 and 842.32 is: 1,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.37 : 4,549.55 = 842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.37/4,549.55 = 842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.37x = 4,549.55 × 842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.37x = 3,832,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,176.96/3,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.34

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