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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.54, 4,728.80 and 844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.54, 4,728.80 and 844.04 is: 1,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.54 : 4,728.80 = 844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.54/4,728.80 = 844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.54x = 4,728.80 × 844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.54x = 3,991,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,268.49/3,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.05

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