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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.02, 4,524.35 and 824.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.02, 4,524.35 and 824.75 is: 1,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.02 : 4,524.35 = 824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.02/4,524.35 = 824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.02x = 4,524.35 × 824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.02x = 3,731,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,447.88/3,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.21

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