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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.88, 4,550.37 and 842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.88, 4,550.37 and 842.38 is: 1,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.88 : 4,550.37 = 842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.88/4,550.37 = 842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.88x = 4,550.37 × 842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.88x = 3,833,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,140.68/3,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.45

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