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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.28, 4,528.95 and 828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.28, 4,528.95 and 828.01 is: 1,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.28 : 4,528.95 = 828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.28/4,528.95 = 828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.28x = 4,528.95 × 828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.28x = 3,749,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,989.10/3,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.02

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