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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.94, 4,520.44 and 822.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.94, 4,520.44 and 822.84 is: 1,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.94 : 4,520.44 = 822.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.94/4,520.44 = 822.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.94x = 4,520.44 × 822.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.94x = 3,719,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,598.85/3,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.13

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