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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.64, 4,536.81 and 833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.64, 4,536.81 and 833.29 is: 1,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.64 : 4,536.81 = 833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.64/4,536.81 = 833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.64x = 4,536.81 × 833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.64x = 3,780,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,467.06/3,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.89

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