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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.42, 4,536.65 and 833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.42, 4,536.65 and 833.10 is: 1,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.42 : 4,536.65 = 833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.42/4,536.65 = 833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.42x = 4,536.65 × 833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.42x = 3,779,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,483.12/3,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.66

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