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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.81, 4,551.65 and 843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.81, 4,551.65 and 843.56 is: 1,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.81 : 4,551.65 = 843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.81/4,551.65 = 843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.81x = 4,551.65 × 843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.81x = 3,839,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,583.13/3,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.18

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