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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,025.95, 4,538.41 and 834.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,025.95, 4,538.41 and 834.18 is: 1,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,025.95 : 4,538.41 = 834.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,025.95/4,538.41 = 834.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,025.95x = 4,538.41 × 834.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,025.95x = 3,785,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,850.85/3,025.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.13

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