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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.19, 4,536.40 and 833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.19, 4,536.40 and 833.09 is: 1,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.19 : 4,536.40 = 833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.19/4,536.40 = 833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.19x = 4,536.40 × 833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.19x = 3,779,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,229.48/3,024.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.67

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