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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.82, 4,540.38 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.82, 4,540.38 and 835.50 is: 1,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.82 : 4,540.38 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.82/4,540.38 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.82x = 4,540.38 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.82x = 3,793,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,487.49/3,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.29

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