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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.44, 4,551.06 and 843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.44, 4,551.06 and 843.12 is: 1,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.44 : 4,551.06 = 843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.44/4,551.06 = 843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.44x = 4,551.06 × 843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.44x = 3,837,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,089.71/3,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.51

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