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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.48, 4,550.10 and 842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.48, 4,550.10 and 842.16 is: 1,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.48 : 4,550.10 = 842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.48/4,550.10 = 842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.48x = 4,550.10 × 842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.48x = 3,831,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,912.22/3,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.21

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