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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.47, 4,544.46 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.47, 4,544.46 and 838.20 is: 1,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.47 : 4,544.46 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.47/4,544.46 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.47x = 4,544.46 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.47x = 3,809,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,166.37/3,029.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.37

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