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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.28, 4,953.59 and 837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.28, 4,953.59 and 837.12 is: 1,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.28 : 4,953.59 = 837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.28/4,953.59 = 837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.28x = 4,953.59 × 837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.28x = 4,146,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,745.08/3,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.72

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