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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.95, 4,536.92 and 833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.95, 4,536.92 and 833.18 is: 1,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.95 : 4,536.92 = 833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.95/4,536.92 = 833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.95x = 4,536.92 × 833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.95x = 3,780,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,044.16/3,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.62

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