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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.63, 4,802.49 and 893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.63, 4,802.49 and 893.13 is: 1,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.63 : 4,802.49 = 893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.63/4,802.49 = 893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.63x = 4,802.49 × 893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.63x = 4,289,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,247.89/3,201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.71

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