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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.26, 4,528.18 and 828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.26, 4,528.18 and 828.16 is: 1,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.26 : 4,528.18 = 828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.26/4,528.18 = 828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.26x = 4,528.18 × 828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.26x = 3,750,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,057.55/3,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.05

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