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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.68, 4,552.02 and 843.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.68, 4,552.02 and 843.45 is: 1,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.68 : 4,552.02 = 843.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.68/4,552.02 = 843.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.68x = 4,552.02 × 843.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.68x = 3,839,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,401.27/3,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.18

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