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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.48, 4,521.76 and 823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.48, 4,521.76 and 823.25 is: 1,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.48 : 4,521.76 = 823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.48/4,521.76 = 823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.48x = 4,521.76 × 823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.48x = 3,722,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,548.17/3,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.89

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