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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.52, 4,554.81 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.52, 4,554.81 and 845.41 is: 1,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.52 : 4,554.81 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.52/4,554.81 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.52x = 4,554.81 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.52x = 3,850,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,681.92/3,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.12

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