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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.99, 4,529.49 and 828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.99, 4,529.49 and 828.20 is: 1,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.99 : 4,529.49 = 828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.99/4,529.49 = 828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.99x = 4,529.49 × 828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.99x = 3,751,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,323.62/3,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.17

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