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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.33, 4,201.01 and 826.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.33, 4,201.01 and 826.43 is: 1,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.33 : 4,201.01 = 826.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.33/4,201.01 = 826.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.33x = 4,201.01 × 826.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.33x = 3,471,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,843.84/2,801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.36

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