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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.53, 4,524.68 and 825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.53, 4,524.68 and 825.48 is: 1,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.53 : 4,524.68 = 825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.53/4,524.68 = 825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.53x = 4,524.68 × 825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.53x = 3,735,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,028.72/3,016.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.19

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