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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.04, 4,541.50 and 836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.04, 4,541.50 and 836.48 is: 1,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.04 : 4,541.50 = 836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.04/4,541.50 = 836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.04x = 4,541.50 × 836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.04x = 3,798,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,873.92/3,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.57

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