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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.41, 4,536 and 832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.41, 4,536 and 832.88 is: 1,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.41 : 4,536 = 832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.41/4,536 = 832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.41x = 4,536 × 832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.41x = 3,777,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,955.02/3,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.16

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