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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.62, 4,550.49 and 1,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.62, 4,550.49 and 1,184.31 is: 1,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.62 : 4,550.49 = 1,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.62/4,550.49 = 1,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.62x = 4,550.49 × 1,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.62x = 5,389,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,190.81/3,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.90

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