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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.07, 4,553.25 and 844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.07, 4,553.25 and 844.30 is: 1,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.07 : 4,553.25 = 844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.07/4,553.25 = 844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.07x = 4,553.25 × 844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.07x = 3,844,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,308.98/3,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.21

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