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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.94, 4,531.41 and 829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.94, 4,531.41 and 829.68 is: 1,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.94 : 4,531.41 = 829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.94/4,531.41 = 829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.94x = 4,531.41 × 829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.94x = 3,759,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,620.25/3,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.52

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