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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.08, 4,553.98 and 844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.08, 4,553.98 and 844.76 is: 1,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.08 : 4,553.98 = 844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.08/4,553.98 = 844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.08x = 4,553.98 × 844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.08x = 3,847,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,029.42/3,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.10

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