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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.88, 4,526.94 and 826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.88, 4,526.94 and 826.74 is: 1,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.88 : 4,526.94 = 826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.88/4,526.94 = 826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.88x = 4,526.94 × 826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.88x = 3,742,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,602.38/3,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.14

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