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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.99, 4,535.99 and 832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.99, 4,535.99 and 832.89 is: 1,249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.99 : 4,535.99 = 832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.99/4,535.99 = 832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.99x = 4,535.99 × 832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.99x = 3,777,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,980.71/3,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.34

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