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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.30, 4,542.48 and 837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.30, 4,542.48 and 837.15 is: 1,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.30 : 4,542.48 = 837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.30/4,542.48 = 837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.30x = 4,542.48 × 837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.30x = 3,802,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,737.13/3,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.73

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