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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.06, 4,540.59 and 835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.06, 4,540.59 and 835.89 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.06 : 4,540.59 = 835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.06/4,540.59 = 835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.06x = 4,540.59 × 835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.06x = 3,795,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,433.78/3,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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