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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.55, 4,520.41 and 822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.55, 4,520.41 and 822.32 is: 1,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.55 : 4,520.41 = 822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.55/4,520.41 = 822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.55x = 4,520.41 × 822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.55x = 3,717,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,223.55/3,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.50

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