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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.24, 4,551.60 and 842.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.24, 4,551.60 and 842.95 is: 1,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.24 : 4,551.60 = 842.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.24/4,551.60 = 842.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.24x = 4,551.60 × 842.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.24x = 3,836,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,771.22/3,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.49

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