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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.97, 4,546.55 and 839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.97, 4,546.55 and 839.69 is: 1,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.97 : 4,546.55 = 839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.97/4,546.55 = 839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.97x = 4,546.55 × 839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.97x = 3,817,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,692.57/3,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.56

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