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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.07, 4,543.59 and 837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.07, 4,543.59 and 837.79 is: 1,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.07 : 4,543.59 = 837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.07/4,543.59 = 837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.07x = 4,543.59 × 837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.07x = 3,806,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,574.27/3,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.68

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