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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.21, 4,369.10 and 833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.21, 4,369.10 and 833.40 is: 1,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.21 : 4,369.10 = 833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.21/4,369.10 = 833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.21x = 4,369.10 × 833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.21x = 3,641,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,203.77/2,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.89

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