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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.89, 4,543.33 and 837.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.89, 4,543.33 and 837.43 is: 1,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.89 : 4,543.33 = 837.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.89/4,543.33 = 837.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.89x = 4,543.33 × 837.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.89x = 3,804,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,733.25/3,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.15

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