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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.75, 4,954.03 and 837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.75, 4,954.03 and 837.54 is: 1,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.75 : 4,954.03 = 837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.75/4,954.03 = 837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.75x = 4,954.03 × 837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.75x = 4,149,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,196.19/3,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.28

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