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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.05, 4,783.83 and 849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.05, 4,783.83 and 849.07 is: 1,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.05 : 4,783.83 = 849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.05/4,783.83 = 849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.05x = 4,783.83 × 849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.05x = 4,061,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,806.54/3,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.67

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