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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.88, 4,544.84 and 839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.88, 4,544.84 and 839.28 is: 1,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.88 : 4,544.84 = 839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.88/4,544.84 = 839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.88x = 4,544.84 × 839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.88x = 3,814,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,393.32/3,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.93

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