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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.33, 4,542.63 and 837.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.33, 4,542.63 and 837.01 is: 1,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.33 : 4,542.63 = 837.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.33/4,542.63 = 837.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.33x = 4,542.63 × 837.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.33x = 3,802,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,226.74/3,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.55

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