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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.88, 4,554.90 and 845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.88, 4,554.90 and 845.08 is: 1,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.88 : 4,554.90 = 845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.88/4,554.90 = 845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.88x = 4,554.90 × 845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.88x = 3,849,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,254.89/3,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.50

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