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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.43, 4,539.72 and 835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.43, 4,539.72 and 835.17 is: 1,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.43 : 4,539.72 = 835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.43/4,539.72 = 835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.43x = 4,539.72 × 835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.43x = 3,791,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,437.95/3,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.78

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