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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.94, 4,555.09 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.94, 4,555.09 and 845.44 is: 1,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.94 : 4,555.09 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.94/4,555.09 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.94x = 4,555.09 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.94x = 3,851,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,040.20/3,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.06

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