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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.53, 4,551.86 and 843.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.53, 4,551.86 and 843.27 is: 1,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.53 : 4,551.86 = 843.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.53/4,551.86 = 843.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.53x = 4,551.86 × 843.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.53x = 3,838,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,420.01/3,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.91

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