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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.69, 4,541.16 and 836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.69, 4,541.16 and 836.49 is: 1,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.69 : 4,541.16 = 836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.69/4,541.16 = 836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.69x = 4,541.16 × 836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.69x = 3,798,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,634.93/3,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.63

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