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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.87, 4,537.23 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.87, 4,537.23 and 833.55 is: 1,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.87 : 4,537.23 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.87/4,537.23 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.87x = 4,537.23 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.87x = 3,781,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,985.38/3,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.30

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