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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.60, 4,543.44 and 837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.60, 4,543.44 and 837.28 is: 1,256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.60 : 4,543.44 = 837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.60/4,543.44 = 837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.60x = 4,543.44 × 837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.60x = 3,804,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,131.44/3,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.07

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