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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.66, 4,543.74 and 838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.66, 4,543.74 and 838.28 is: 1,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.66 : 4,543.74 = 838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.66/4,543.74 = 838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.66x = 4,543.74 × 838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.66x = 3,808,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,926.37/3,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.21

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