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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.88, 4,553.87 and 844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.88, 4,553.87 and 844.58 is: 1,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.88 : 4,553.87 = 844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.88/4,553.87 = 844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.88x = 4,553.87 × 844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.88x = 3,846,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,114.69/3,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.89

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