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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.96, 4,532.28 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.96, 4,532.28 and 830.76 is: 1,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.96 : 4,532.28 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.96/4,532.28 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.96x = 4,532.28 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.96x = 3,765,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,236.93/3,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.96

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