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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.43, 4,536.77 and 833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.43, 4,536.77 and 833.33 is: 1,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.43 : 4,536.77 = 833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.43/4,536.77 = 833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.43x = 4,536.77 × 833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.43x = 3,780,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,633.72/3,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.03

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