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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.50, 4,524.68 and 825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.50, 4,524.68 and 825.23 is: 1,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.50 : 4,524.68 = 825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.50/4,524.68 = 825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.50x = 4,524.68 × 825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.50x = 3,733,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,874.93/3,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.82

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