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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.27, 4,534.89 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.27, 4,534.89 and 832.32 is: 1,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.27 : 4,534.89 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.27/4,534.89 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.27x = 4,534.89 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.27x = 3,774,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,479.64/3,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.48

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