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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.61, 4,553.42 and 844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.61, 4,553.42 and 844.36 is: 1,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.61 : 4,553.42 = 844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.61/4,553.42 = 844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.61x = 4,553.42 × 844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.61x = 3,844,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,710.11/3,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.54

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