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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.13, 4,533.99 and 832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.13, 4,533.99 and 832.02 is: 1,247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.13 : 4,533.99 = 832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.13/4,533.99 = 832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.13x = 4,533.99 × 832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.13x = 3,772,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,370.36/3,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.84

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