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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.85, 4,552.27 and 843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.85, 4,552.27 and 843.73 is: 1,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.85 : 4,552.27 = 843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.85/4,552.27 = 843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.85x = 4,552.27 × 843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.85x = 3,840,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,873.28/3,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.59

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