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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.24, 4,535.80 and 832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.24, 4,535.80 and 832.52 is: 1,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.24 : 4,535.80 = 832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.24/4,535.80 = 832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.24x = 4,535.80 × 832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.24x = 3,776,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,144.22/3,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.63

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