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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.18, 4,369.46 and 833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.18, 4,369.46 and 833.05 is: 1,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.18 : 4,369.46 = 833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.18/4,369.46 = 833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.18x = 4,369.46 × 833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.18x = 3,639,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,956.81/2,913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.48

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