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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.90, 4,550.24 and 842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.90, 4,550.24 and 842.04 is: 1,262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.90 : 4,550.24 = 842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.90/4,550.24 = 842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.90x = 4,550.24 × 842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.90x = 3,831,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,486.19/3,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.89

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