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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.52, 4,698.80 and 824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.52, 4,698.80 and 824 is: 1,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.52 : 4,698.80 = 824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.52/4,698.80 = 824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.52x = 4,698.80 × 824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.52x = 3,871,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,811.20/3,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.01

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