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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.28, 4,961.00 and 842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.28, 4,961.00 and 842.10 is: 1,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.28 : 4,961.00 = 842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.28/4,961.00 = 842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.28x = 4,961.00 × 842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.28x = 4,177,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,636.86/3,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.16

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