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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.36, 4,551.63 and 843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.36, 4,551.63 and 843.25 is: 1,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.36 : 4,551.63 = 843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.36/4,551.63 = 843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.36x = 4,551.63 × 843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.36x = 3,838,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,162.00/3,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.90

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