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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.42, 4,535.22 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.42, 4,535.22 and 832.16 is: 1,248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.42 : 4,535.22 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.42/4,535.22 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.42x = 4,535.22 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.42x = 3,774,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,006.00/3,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.26

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