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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.76, 4,544.64 and 838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.76, 4,544.64 and 838.60 is: 1,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.76 : 4,544.64 = 838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.76/4,544.64 = 838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.76x = 4,544.64 × 838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.76x = 3,811,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,135.10/3,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.90

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