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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.25, 4,849.87 and 893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.25, 4,849.87 and 893.27 is: 1,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.25 : 4,849.87 = 893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.25/4,849.87 = 893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.25x = 4,849.87 × 893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.25x = 4,332,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,243.37/3,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.90

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