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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.53, 4,536.79 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.53, 4,536.79 and 833.28 is: 1,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.53 : 4,536.79 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.53/4,536.79 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.53x = 4,536.79 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.53x = 3,780,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,416.37/3,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.92

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