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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019, 4,528.60 and 827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019, 4,528.60 and 827.72 is: 1,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019 : 4,528.60 = 827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019/4,528.60 = 827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019x = 4,528.60 × 827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019x = 3,748,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,412.79/3,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.61

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