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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,025.55, 4,537.62 and 834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,025.55, 4,537.62 and 834.46 is: 1,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,025.55 : 4,537.62 = 834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,025.55/4,537.62 = 834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,025.55x = 4,537.62 × 834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,025.55x = 3,786,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,451.04/3,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.49

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