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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.10, 4,545.30 and 838.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.10, 4,545.30 and 838.55 is: 1,257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.10 : 4,545.30 = 838.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.10/4,545.30 = 838.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.10x = 4,545.30 × 838.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.10x = 3,811,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,461.32/3,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.87

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