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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.74, 4,544.67 and 838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.74, 4,544.67 and 838.54 is: 1,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.74 : 4,544.67 = 838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.74/4,544.67 = 838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.74x = 4,544.67 × 838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.74x = 3,810,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,887.58/3,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.83

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