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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.98, 4,543.46 and 837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.98, 4,543.46 and 837.71 is: 1,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.98 : 4,543.46 = 837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.98/4,543.46 = 837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.98x = 4,543.46 × 837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.98x = 3,806,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,074.97/3,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.55

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