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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.46, 4,539.69 and 835.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.46, 4,539.69 and 835.19 is: 1,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.46 : 4,539.69 = 835.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.46/4,539.69 = 835.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.46x = 4,539.69 × 835.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.46x = 3,791,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,480.99/3,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.78

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