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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.17, 4,540.63 and 835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.17, 4,540.63 and 835.84 is: 1,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.17 : 4,540.63 = 835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.17/4,540.63 = 835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.17x = 4,540.63 × 835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.17x = 3,795,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,240.18/3,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.73

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