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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.88, 4,551.87 and 843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.88, 4,551.87 and 843.38 is: 1,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.88 : 4,551.87 = 843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.88/4,551.87 = 843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.88x = 4,551.87 × 843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.88x = 3,838,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,956.12/3,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.94

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