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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.08, 4,531.08 and 829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.08, 4,531.08 and 829.28 is: 1,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.08 : 4,531.08 = 829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.08/4,531.08 = 829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.08x = 4,531.08 × 829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.08x = 3,757,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,511.37/3,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.77

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