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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.08, 4,530.04 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.08, 4,530.04 and 828.80 is: 1,243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.08 : 4,530.04 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.08/4,530.04 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.08x = 4,530.04 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.08x = 3,754,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,497.15/3,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.18

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