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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.74, 4,565.53 and 822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.74, 4,565.53 and 822.57 is: 1,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.74 : 4,565.53 = 822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.74/4,565.53 = 822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.74x = 4,565.53 × 822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.74x = 3,755,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,477.60/3,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.84

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