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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.27, 4,580.19 and 832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.27, 4,580.19 and 832.13 is: 1,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.27 : 4,580.19 = 832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.27/4,580.19 = 832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.27x = 4,580.19 × 832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.27x = 3,811,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,290.60/3,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.27

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