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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.08, 4,528.65 and 827.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.08, 4,528.65 and 827.81 is: 1,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.08 : 4,528.65 = 827.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.08/4,528.65 = 827.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.08x = 4,528.65 × 827.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.08x = 3,748,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,839.11/3,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.72

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