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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.44, 4,553.12 and 844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.44, 4,553.12 and 844.18 is: 1,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.44 : 4,553.12 = 844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.44/4,553.12 = 844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.44x = 4,553.12 × 844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.44x = 3,843,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,652.84/3,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.26

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