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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.14, 4,552.79 and 843.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.14, 4,552.79 and 843.89 is: 1,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.14 : 4,552.79 = 843.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.14/4,552.79 = 843.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.14x = 4,552.79 × 843.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.14x = 3,842,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,026.97/3,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.85

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