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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.26, 4,957.89 and 840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.26, 4,957.89 and 840.27 is: 1,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.26 : 4,957.89 = 840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.26/4,957.89 = 840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.26x = 4,957.89 × 840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.26x = 4,165,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,966.23/3,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.41

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