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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.99, 4,553.06 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.99, 4,553.06 and 844.88 is: 1,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.99 : 4,553.06 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.99/4,553.06 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.99x = 4,553.06 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.99x = 3,846,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,785.11/3,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.06

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