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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.96, 4,551.88 and 843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.96, 4,551.88 and 843.44 is: 1,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.96 : 4,551.88 = 843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.96/4,551.88 = 843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.96x = 4,551.88 × 843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.96x = 3,839,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,237.67/3,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.00

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