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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.86, 4,543.38 and 837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.86, 4,543.38 and 837.75 is: 1,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.86 : 4,543.38 = 837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.86/4,543.38 = 837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.86x = 4,543.38 × 837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.86x = 3,806,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,216.60/3,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.65

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