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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.62, 4,550.50 and 842.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.62, 4,550.50 and 842.33 is: 1,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.62 : 4,550.50 = 842.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.62/4,550.50 = 842.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.62x = 4,550.50 × 842.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.62x = 3,833,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,030.36/3,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.52

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