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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.99, 4,552.49 and 843.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.99, 4,552.49 and 843.71 is: 1,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.99 : 4,552.49 = 843.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.99/4,552.49 = 843.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.99x = 4,552.49 × 843.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.99x = 3,840,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,988.50/3,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.57

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