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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.66, 4,535.40 and 832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.66, 4,535.40 and 832.52 is: 1,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.66 : 4,535.40 = 832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.66/4,535.40 = 832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.66x = 4,535.40 × 832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.66x = 3,775,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,811.21/3,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.76

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