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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.89, 4,553.55 and 844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.89, 4,553.55 and 844.45 is: 1,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.89 : 4,553.55 = 844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.89/4,553.55 = 844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.89x = 4,553.55 × 844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.89x = 3,845,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,245.30/3,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.60

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