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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.71, 4,531.98 and 829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.71, 4,531.98 and 829.88 is: 1,244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.71 : 4,531.98 = 829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.71/4,531.98 = 829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.71x = 4,531.98 × 829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.71x = 3,760,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,999.56/3,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.66

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