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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.03, 4,551.07 and 842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.03, 4,551.07 and 842.93 is: 1,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.03 : 4,551.07 = 842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.03/4,551.07 = 842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.03x = 4,551.07 × 842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.03x = 3,836,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,233.44/3,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.40

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