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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.22, 4,530.13 and 828.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.22, 4,530.13 and 828.77 is: 1,243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.22 : 4,530.13 = 828.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.22/4,530.13 = 828.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.22x = 4,530.13 × 828.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.22x = 3,754,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,411.12/3,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.09

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