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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.66, 4,959.88 and 841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.66, 4,959.88 and 841.47 is: 1,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.66 : 4,959.88 = 841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.66/4,959.88 = 841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.66x = 4,959.88 × 841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.66x = 4,173,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,574.25/3,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.17

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