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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.49, 4,528.74 and 827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.49, 4,528.74 and 827.70 is: 1,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.49 : 4,528.74 = 827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.49/4,528.74 = 827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.49x = 4,528.74 × 827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.49x = 3,748,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,438.10/3,019.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.42

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