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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.86, 4,546.48 and 840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.86, 4,546.48 and 840.08 is: 1,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.86 : 4,546.48 = 840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.86/4,546.48 = 840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.86x = 4,546.48 × 840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.86x = 3,819,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,406.92/3,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.17

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