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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.52, 4,532.16 and 830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.52, 4,532.16 and 830.48 is: 1,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.52 : 4,532.16 = 830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.52/4,532.16 = 830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.52x = 4,532.16 × 830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.52x = 3,763,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,868.24/3,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.69

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