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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.32, 4,544.94 and 838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.32, 4,544.94 and 838.54 is: 1,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.32 : 4,544.94 = 838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.32/4,544.94 = 838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.32x = 4,544.94 × 838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.32x = 3,811,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,113.99/3,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.66

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