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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.55, 4,535.46 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.55, 4,535.46 and 832.23 is: 1,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.55 : 4,535.46 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.55/4,535.46 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.55x = 4,535.46 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.55x = 3,774,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,545.88/3,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.38

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