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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.76, 4,552.20 and 843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.76, 4,552.20 and 843.46 is: 1,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.76 : 4,552.20 = 843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.76/4,552.20 = 843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.76x = 4,552.20 × 843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.76x = 3,839,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,587.23/3,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.20

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