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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.46, 4,530.03 and 828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.46, 4,530.03 and 828.96 is: 1,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.46 : 4,530.03 = 828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.46/4,530.03 = 828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.46x = 4,530.03 × 828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.46x = 3,755,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,213.67/3,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.26

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