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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.23, 4,955.02 and 838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.23, 4,955.02 and 838.07 is: 1,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.23 : 4,955.02 = 838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.23/4,955.02 = 838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.23x = 4,955.02 × 838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.23x = 4,152,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,624.65/3,303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.14

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