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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.42, 4,552.96 and 844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.42, 4,552.96 and 844.16 is: 1,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.42 : 4,552.96 = 844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.42/4,552.96 = 844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.42x = 4,552.96 × 844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.42x = 3,843,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,426.71/3,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.19

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