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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.78, 4,539.83 and 835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.78, 4,539.83 and 835.82 is: 1,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.78 : 4,539.83 = 835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.78/4,539.83 = 835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.78x = 4,539.83 × 835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.78x = 3,794,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,480.71/3,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.64

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