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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.57, 4,550.32 and 842.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.57, 4,550.32 and 842.22 is: 1,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.57 : 4,550.32 = 842.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.57/4,550.32 = 842.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.57x = 4,550.32 × 842.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.57x = 3,832,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,370.51/3,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.32

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