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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,025.07, 4,536.86 and 833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,025.07, 4,536.86 and 833.36 is: 1,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,025.07 : 4,536.86 = 833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,025.07/4,536.86 = 833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,025.07x = 4,536.86 × 833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,025.07x = 3,780,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,810.80/3,025.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.83

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