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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.52, 4,529.44 and 828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.52, 4,529.44 and 828.24 is: 1,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.52 : 4,529.44 = 828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.52/4,529.44 = 828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.52x = 4,529.44 × 828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.52x = 3,751,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,463.39/3,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.40

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