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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.79, 4,543.17 and 837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.79, 4,543.17 and 837.51 is: 1,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.79 : 4,543.17 = 837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.79/4,543.17 = 837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.79x = 4,543.17 × 837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.79x = 3,804,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,950.31/3,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.26

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