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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.23, 4,551.13 and 842.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.23, 4,551.13 and 842.91 is: 1,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.23 : 4,551.13 = 842.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.23/4,551.13 = 842.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.23x = 4,551.13 × 842.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.23x = 3,836,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,192.99/3,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.31

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