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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.08, 4,525.64 and 826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.08, 4,525.64 and 826.04 is: 1,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.08 : 4,525.64 = 826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.08/4,525.64 = 826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.08x = 4,525.64 × 826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.08x = 3,738,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,359.67/3,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.07

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