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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.76, 4,555.12 and 845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.76, 4,555.12 and 845.50 is: 1,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.76 : 4,555.12 = 845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.76/4,555.12 = 845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.76x = 4,555.12 × 845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.76x = 3,851,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,353.96/3,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.24

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