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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.93, 4,526.73 and 826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.93, 4,526.73 and 826.61 is: 1,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.93 : 4,526.73 = 826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.93/4,526.73 = 826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.93x = 4,526.73 × 826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.93x = 3,741,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,817.65/3,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.86

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