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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.23, 4,519.11 and 821.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.23, 4,519.11 and 821.97 is: 1,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.23 : 4,519.11 = 821.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.23/4,519.11 = 821.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.23x = 4,519.11 × 821.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.23x = 3,714,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,550.25/3,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.75

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