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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.18, 4,370.45 and 833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.18, 4,370.45 and 833.21 is: 1,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.18 : 4,370.45 = 833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.18/4,370.45 = 833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.18x = 4,370.45 × 833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.18x = 3,641,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,502.64/2,913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.01

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