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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.05, 4,541.54 and 836.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.05, 4,541.54 and 836.33 is: 1,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.05 : 4,541.54 = 836.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.05/4,541.54 = 836.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.05x = 4,541.54 × 836.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.05x = 3,798,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,199.26/3,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.34

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