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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.43, 4,530.66 and 829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.43, 4,530.66 and 829.18 is: 1,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.43 : 4,530.66 = 829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.43/4,530.66 = 829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.43x = 4,530.66 × 829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.43x = 3,756,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,732.66/3,020.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.77

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