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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.03, 4,956.04 and 838.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.03, 4,956.04 and 838.85 is: 1,258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.03 : 4,956.04 = 838.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.03/4,956.04 = 838.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.03x = 4,956.04 × 838.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.03x = 4,157,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,374.15/3,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.27

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