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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.42, 4,962.62 and 843.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.42, 4,962.62 and 843.22 is: 1,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.42 : 4,962.62 = 843.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.42/4,962.62 = 843.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.42x = 4,962.62 × 843.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.42x = 4,184,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,584.00/3,308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.83

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