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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.44, 4,980.50 and 855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.44, 4,980.50 and 855.32 is: 1,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.44 : 4,980.50 = 855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.44/4,980.50 = 855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.44x = 4,980.50 × 855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.44x = 4,259,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,921.26/3,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.94

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