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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.67, 4,526.10 and 826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.67, 4,526.10 and 826.49 is: 1,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.67 : 4,526.10 = 826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.67/4,526.10 = 826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.67x = 4,526.10 × 826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.67x = 3,740,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,753.76/3,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.62

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