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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.37, 4,552.55 and 844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.37, 4,552.55 and 844.32 is: 1,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.37 : 4,552.55 = 844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.37/4,552.55 = 844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.37x = 4,552.55 × 844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.37x = 3,843,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,809.02/3,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.34

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