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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.69, 4,550.57 and 842.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.69, 4,550.57 and 842.45 is: 1,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.69 : 4,550.57 = 842.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.69/4,550.57 = 842.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.69x = 4,550.57 × 842.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.69x = 3,833,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,600.73/3,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.68

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