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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.42, 4,555.96 and 846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.42, 4,555.96 and 846.16 is: 1,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.42 : 4,555.96 = 846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.42/4,555.96 = 846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.42x = 4,555.96 × 846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.42x = 3,855,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,071.11/3,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.19

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