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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.11, 4,534.67 and 832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.11, 4,534.67 and 832.02 is: 1,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.11 : 4,534.67 = 832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.11/4,534.67 = 832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.11x = 4,534.67 × 832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.11x = 3,772,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,921.21/3,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.03

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