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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.56, 4,553.34 and 844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.56, 4,553.34 and 844.31 is: 1,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.56 : 4,553.34 = 844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.56/4,553.34 = 844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.56x = 4,553.34 × 844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.56x = 3,844,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,404.56/3,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.46

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