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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030, 4,544.49 and 838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030, 4,544.49 and 838.14 is: 1,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030 : 4,544.49 = 838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030/4,544.49 = 838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030x = 4,544.49 × 838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030x = 3,808,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,918.85/3,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.07

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