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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.81, 4,544.71 and 838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.81, 4,544.71 and 838.53 is: 1,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.81 : 4,544.71 = 838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.81/4,544.71 = 838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.81x = 4,544.71 × 838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.81x = 3,810,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,893.77/3,029.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.80

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