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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269, 4,903.50 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269, 4,903.50 and 837 is: 1,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269 : 4,903.50 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269/4,903.50 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269x = 4,903.50 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269x = 4,104,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,229.50/3,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.50

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