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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.88, 4,554.80 and 845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.88, 4,554.80 and 845.83 is: 1,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.88 : 4,554.80 = 845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.88/4,554.80 = 845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.88x = 4,554.80 × 845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.88x = 3,852,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,563.71/3,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.59

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