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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.68, 4,545.88 and 839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.68, 4,545.88 and 839.52 is: 1,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.68 : 4,545.88 = 839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.68/4,545.88 = 839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.68x = 4,545.88 × 839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.68x = 3,816,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,357.18/3,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.24

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