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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.59, 4,553.39 and 844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.59, 4,553.39 and 844.33 is: 1,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.59 : 4,553.39 = 844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.59/4,553.39 = 844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.59x = 4,553.39 × 844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.59x = 3,844,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,563.78/3,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.50

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