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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.89, 4,535.82 and 832.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.89, 4,535.82 and 832.93 is: 1,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.89 : 4,535.82 = 832.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.89/4,535.82 = 832.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.89x = 4,535.82 × 832.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.89x = 3,778,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,020.55/3,023.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.39

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