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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.71, 4,552.11 and 843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.71, 4,552.11 and 843.39 is: 1,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.71 : 4,552.11 = 843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.71/4,552.11 = 843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.71x = 4,552.11 × 843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.71x = 3,839,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,204.05/3,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.10

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