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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.51, 4,554.12 and 844.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.51, 4,554.12 and 844.65 is: 1,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.51 : 4,554.12 = 844.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.51/4,554.12 = 844.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.51x = 4,554.12 × 844.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.51x = 3,846,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,637.46/3,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.80

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