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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.06, 4,522.62 and 823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.06, 4,522.62 and 823.80 is: 1,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.06 : 4,522.62 = 823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.06/4,522.62 = 823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.06x = 4,522.62 × 823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.06x = 3,725,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,734.36/3,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.71

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