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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.12, 4,957.81 and 840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.12, 4,957.81 and 840 is: 1,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.12 : 4,957.81 = 840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.12/4,957.81 = 840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.12x = 4,957.81 × 840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.12x = 4,164,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,560.40/3,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.03

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