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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.22, 4,953.36 and 837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.22, 4,953.36 and 837.06 is: 1,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.22 : 4,953.36 = 837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.22/4,953.36 = 837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.22x = 4,953.36 × 837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.22x = 4,146,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,259.52/3,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.60

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