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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.35, 4,551 and 843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.35, 4,551 and 843.09 is: 1,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.35 : 4,551 = 843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.35/4,551 = 843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.35x = 4,551 × 843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.35x = 3,836,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,902.59/3,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.49

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