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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.95, 4,520.59 and 822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.95, 4,520.59 and 822.86 is: 1,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.95 : 4,520.59 = 822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.95/4,520.59 = 822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.95x = 4,520.59 × 822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.95x = 3,719,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,804.98/3,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.19

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