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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.65, 4,545.98 and 839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.65, 4,545.98 and 839.38 is: 1,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.65 : 4,545.98 = 839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.65/4,545.98 = 839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.65x = 4,545.98 × 839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.65x = 3,815,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,804.69/3,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.07

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