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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.26, 4,959.39 and 841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.26, 4,959.39 and 841.27 is: 1,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.26 : 4,959.39 = 841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.26/4,959.39 = 841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.26x = 4,959.39 × 841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.26x = 4,172,186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,186.03/3,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.91

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