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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.92, 4,537.25 and 833.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.92, 4,537.25 and 833.59 is: 1,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.92 : 4,537.25 = 833.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.92/4,537.25 = 833.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.92x = 4,537.25 × 833.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.92x = 3,782,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,206.23/3,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.35

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