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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.06, 4,210.62 and 833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.06, 4,210.62 and 833.41 is: 1,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.06 : 4,210.62 = 833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.06/4,210.62 = 833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.06x = 4,210.62 × 833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.06x = 3,509,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,174.95/2,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.68

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