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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.65, 4,954.02 and 837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.65, 4,954.02 and 837.41 is: 1,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.65 : 4,954.02 = 837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.65/4,954.02 = 837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.65x = 4,954.02 × 837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.65x = 4,148,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,536.56/3,302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.12

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