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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.62, 4,524.93 and 825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.62, 4,524.93 and 825.30 is: 1,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.62 : 4,524.93 = 825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.62/4,524.93 = 825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.62x = 4,524.93 × 825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.62x = 3,734,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,424.73/3,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.95

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