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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.66 and 843.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.66 and 843.67 is: 1,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.94 : 4,552.66 = 843.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.94/4,552.66 = 843.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.94x = 4,552.66 × 843.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.94x = 3,840,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,938.44/3,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.57

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