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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.43, 4,535.17 and 832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.43, 4,535.17 and 832.28 is: 1,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.43 : 4,535.17 = 832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.43/4,535.17 = 832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.43x = 4,535.17 × 832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.43x = 3,774,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,504.45/3,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.42

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