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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.13, 4,539.99 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.13, 4,539.99 and 836.02 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.13 : 4,539.99 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.13/4,539.99 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.13x = 4,539.99 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.13x = 3,795,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,522.44/3,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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