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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.36, 4,542.63 and 837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.36, 4,542.63 and 837.25 is: 1,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.36 : 4,542.63 = 837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.36/4,542.63 = 837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.36x = 4,542.63 × 837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.36x = 3,803,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,316.97/3,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.90

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