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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.55, 4,547.54 and 840.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.55, 4,547.54 and 840.45 is: 1,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.55 : 4,547.54 = 840.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.55/4,547.54 = 840.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.55x = 4,547.54 × 840.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.55x = 3,821,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,975.79/3,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.74

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