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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.52, 4,553.28 and 844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.52, 4,553.28 and 844.48 is: 1,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.52 : 4,553.28 = 844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.52/4,553.28 = 844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.52x = 4,553.28 × 844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.52x = 3,845,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,153.89/3,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.72

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