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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.39, 4,524.56 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.39, 4,524.56 and 825.12 is: 1,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.39 : 4,524.56 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.39/4,524.56 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.39x = 4,524.56 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.39x = 3,733,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,278.20/3,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.66

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