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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.60, 4,529.43 and 828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.60, 4,529.43 and 828.52 is: 1,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.60 : 4,529.43 = 828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.60/4,529.43 = 828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.60x = 4,529.43 × 828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.60x = 3,752,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,723.34/3,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.79

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