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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.26, 4,523.78 and 824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.26, 4,523.78 and 824.46 is: 1,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.26 : 4,523.78 = 824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.26/4,523.78 = 824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.26x = 4,523.78 × 824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.26x = 3,729,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,675.66/3,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.52

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