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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.74, 4,521.99 and 823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.74, 4,521.99 and 823.39 is: 1,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.74 : 4,521.99 = 823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.74/4,521.99 = 823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.74x = 4,521.99 × 823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.74x = 3,723,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,361.35/3,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.05

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