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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.74, 4,849.74 and 893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.74, 4,849.74 and 893.19 is: 1,339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.74 : 4,849.74 = 893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.74/4,849.74 = 893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.74x = 4,849.74 × 893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.74x = 4,331,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,757.46/3,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.55

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