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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.76, 4,553.62 and 844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.76, 4,553.62 and 844.50 is: 1,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.76 : 4,553.62 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.76/4,553.62 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.76x = 4,553.62 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.76x = 3,845,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,532.09/3,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.74

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