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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.67, 4,535.10 and 832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.67, 4,535.10 and 832.62 is: 1,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.67 : 4,535.10 = 832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.67/4,535.10 = 832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.67x = 4,535.10 × 832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.67x = 3,776,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,014.96/3,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.82

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