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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.59, 4,371.06 and 833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.59, 4,371.06 and 833.63 is: 1,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.59 : 4,371.06 = 833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.59/4,371.06 = 833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.59x = 4,371.06 × 833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.59x = 3,643,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,824.89/2,913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.63

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