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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.81, 4,543.20 and 837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.81, 4,543.20 and 837.53 is: 1,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.81 : 4,543.20 = 837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.81/4,543.20 = 837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.81x = 4,543.20 × 837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.81x = 3,805,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,055.41/3,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.29

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