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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.43, 4,524.65 and 825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.43, 4,524.65 and 825.18 is: 1,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.43 : 4,524.65 = 825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.43/4,524.65 = 825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.43x = 4,524.65 × 825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.43x = 3,733,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,652.75/3,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.77

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