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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.07, 4,542.09 and 836.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.07, 4,542.09 and 836.79 is: 1,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.07 : 4,542.09 = 836.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.07/4,542.09 = 836.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.07x = 4,542.09 × 836.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.07x = 3,800,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,772.80/3,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.18

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