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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.52, 4,533.71 and 831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.52, 4,533.71 and 831.26 is: 1,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.52 : 4,533.71 = 831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.52/4,533.71 = 831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.52x = 4,533.71 × 831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.52x = 3,768,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,698.95/3,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.88

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