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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.84, 4,531.22 and 829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.84, 4,531.22 and 829.49 is: 1,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.84 : 4,531.22 = 829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.84/4,531.22 = 829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.84x = 4,531.22 × 829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.84x = 3,758,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,608.86/3,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.23

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