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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.63, 4,523.45 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.63, 4,523.45 and 824.20 is: 1,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.63 : 4,523.45 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.63/4,523.45 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.63x = 4,523.45 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.63x = 3,728,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,218.24/3,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.30

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