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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.08, 4,759.89 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.08, 4,759.89 and 833.08 is: 1,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.08 : 4,759.89 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.08/4,759.89 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.08x = 4,759.89 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.08x = 3,965,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,369.16/3,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.69

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