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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.53, 4,526.17 and 826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.53, 4,526.17 and 826.48 is: 1,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.53 : 4,526.17 = 826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.53/4,526.17 = 826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.53x = 4,526.17 × 826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.53x = 3,740,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,788.98/3,017.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.69

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