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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.52, 4,524.36 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.52, 4,524.36 and 824.72 is: 1,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.52 : 4,524.36 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.52/4,524.36 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.52x = 4,524.36 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.52x = 3,731,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,330.18/3,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.97

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