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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.67, 4,521.96 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.67, 4,521.96 and 823.44 is: 1,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.67 : 4,521.96 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.67/4,521.96 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.67x = 4,521.96 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.67x = 3,723,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,562.74/3,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.15

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