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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.10, 4,368.98 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.10, 4,368.98 and 833.08 is: 1,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.10 : 4,368.98 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.10/4,368.98 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.10x = 4,368.98 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.10x = 3,639,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,709.86/2,913.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.43

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