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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.10, 4,524.30 and 824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.10, 4,524.30 and 824.55 is: 1,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.10 : 4,524.30 = 824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.10/4,524.30 = 824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.10x = 4,524.30 × 824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.10x = 3,730,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,511.57/3,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.87

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