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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.58, 4,537.08 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.58, 4,537.08 and 833.08 is: 1,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.58 : 4,537.08 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.58/4,537.08 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.58x = 4,537.08 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.58x = 3,779,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,750.61/3,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.68

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