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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.35, 4,850.12 and 893.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.35, 4,850.12 and 893.53 is: 1,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.35 : 4,850.12 = 893.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.35/4,850.12 = 893.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.35x = 4,850.12 × 893.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.35x = 4,333,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,703.47/3,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.32

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