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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.92, 4,552.39 and 843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.92, 4,552.39 and 843.65 is: 1,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.92 : 4,552.39 = 843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.92/4,552.39 = 843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.92x = 4,552.39 × 843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.92x = 3,840,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,614.44/3,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.48

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