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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.81, 4,545.69 and 839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.81, 4,545.69 and 839.04 is: 1,258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.81 : 4,545.69 = 839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.81/4,545.69 = 839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.81x = 4,545.69 × 839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.81x = 3,814,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,015.74/3,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.41

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