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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.16, 4,542.15 and 837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.16, 4,542.15 and 837.02 is: 1,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.16 : 4,542.15 = 837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.16/4,542.15 = 837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.16x = 4,542.15 × 837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.16x = 3,801,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,870.39/3,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.51

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