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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.74, 4,523.60 and 824.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.74, 4,523.60 and 824.47 is: 1,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.74 : 4,523.60 = 824.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.74/4,523.60 = 824.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.74x = 4,523.60 × 824.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.74x = 3,729,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,563.24/3,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.70

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