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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.31, 4,553.00 and 844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.31, 4,553.00 and 844.05 is: 1,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.31 : 4,553.00 = 844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.31/4,553.00 = 844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.31x = 4,553.00 × 844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.31x = 3,842,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,955.43/3,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.08

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