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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.68, 4,535.57 and 832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.68, 4,535.57 and 832.39 is: 1,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.68 : 4,535.57 = 832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.68/4,535.57 = 832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.68x = 4,535.57 × 832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.68x = 3,775,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,370.86/3,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.60

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