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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.94, 4,529.92 and 828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.94, 4,529.92 and 828.68 is: 1,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.94 : 4,529.92 = 828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.94/4,529.92 = 828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.94x = 4,529.92 × 828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.94x = 3,753,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,854.11/3,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.02

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