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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.42, 4,540.32 and 835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.42, 4,540.32 and 835.97 is: 1,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.42 : 4,540.32 = 835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.42/4,540.32 = 835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.42x = 4,540.32 × 835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.42x = 3,795,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,548.61/3,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.72

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