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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.78, 4,520.94 and 822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.78, 4,520.94 and 822.52 is: 1,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.78 : 4,520.94 = 822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.78/4,520.94 = 822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.78x = 4,520.94 × 822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.78x = 3,718,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,563.57/3,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.85

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