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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.66, 4,542.90 and 837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.66, 4,542.90 and 837.52 is: 1,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.66 : 4,542.90 = 837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.66/4,542.90 = 837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.66x = 4,542.90 × 837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.66x = 3,804,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,769.61/3,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.26

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