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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.14, 4,536.21 and 833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.14, 4,536.21 and 833.20 is: 1,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.14 : 4,536.21 = 833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.14/4,536.21 = 833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.14x = 4,536.21 × 833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.14x = 3,779,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,570.17/3,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.80

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