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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.80, 4,543.44 and 837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.80, 4,543.44 and 837.36 is: 1,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.80 : 4,543.44 = 837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.80/4,543.44 = 837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.80x = 4,543.44 × 837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.80x = 3,804,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,494.92/3,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.11

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