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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.81, 4,553.97 and 844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.81, 4,553.97 and 844.54 is: 1,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.81 : 4,553.97 = 844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.81/4,553.97 = 844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.81x = 4,553.97 × 844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.81x = 3,846,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,008.08/3,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.88

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