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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.59, 4,528.56 and 827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.59, 4,528.56 and 827.80 is: 1,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.59 : 4,528.56 = 827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.59/4,528.56 = 827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.59x = 4,528.56 × 827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.59x = 3,748,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,733.75/3,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.47

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