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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.55, 4,536.83 and 833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.55, 4,536.83 and 833.45 is: 1,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.55 : 4,536.83 = 833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.55/4,536.83 = 833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.55x = 4,536.83 × 833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.55x = 3,781,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,220.96/3,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.18

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