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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.02, 4,546.02 and 839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.02, 4,546.02 and 839.36 is: 1,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.02 : 4,546.02 = 839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.02/4,546.02 = 839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.02x = 4,546.02 × 839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.02x = 3,815,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,761.86/3,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.90

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