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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.52, 4,541.54 and 836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.52, 4,541.54 and 836.25 is: 1,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.52 : 4,541.54 = 836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.52/4,541.54 = 836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.52x = 4,541.54 × 836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.52x = 3,797,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,862.83/3,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.45

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