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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.55, 4,529.02 and 828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.55, 4,529.02 and 828.60 is: 1,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.55 : 4,529.02 = 828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.55/4,529.02 = 828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.55x = 4,529.02 × 828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.55x = 3,752,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,745.97/3,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.82

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