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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.07, 4,540.67 and 835.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.07, 4,540.67 and 835.87 is: 1,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.07 : 4,540.67 = 835.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.07/4,540.67 = 835.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.07x = 4,540.67 × 835.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.07x = 3,795,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,409.83/3,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.82

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