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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.59, 4,541.65 and 836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.59, 4,541.65 and 836.32 is: 1,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.59 : 4,541.65 = 836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.59/4,541.65 = 836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.59x = 4,541.65 × 836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.59x = 3,798,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,270.64/3,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.55

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