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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.44, 4,536.77 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.44, 4,536.77 and 833.34 is: 1,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.44 : 4,536.77 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.44/4,536.77 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.44x = 4,536.77 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.44x = 3,780,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,649.23/3,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.03

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