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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.92, 4,542.57 and 837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.92, 4,542.57 and 837.47 is: 1,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.92 : 4,542.57 = 837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.92/4,542.57 = 837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.92x = 4,542.57 × 837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.92x = 3,804,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,243.39/3,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.97

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