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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.81, 4,934.59 and 824.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.81, 4,934.59 and 824.65 is: 1,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.81 : 4,934.59 = 824.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.81/4,934.59 = 824.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.81x = 4,934.59 × 824.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.81x = 4,069,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,284.97/3,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.94

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