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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.80, 4,523.96 and 824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.80, 4,523.96 and 824.52 is: 1,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.80 : 4,523.96 = 824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.80/4,523.96 = 824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.80x = 4,523.96 × 824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.80x = 3,730,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,095.50/3,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.85

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