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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.35, 4,545.62 and 839.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.35, 4,545.62 and 839.09 is: 1,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.35 : 4,545.62 = 839.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.35/4,545.62 = 839.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.35x = 4,545.62 × 839.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.35x = 3,814,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,194.60/3,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.67

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