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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.93, 4,934.78 and 824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.93, 4,934.78 and 824.77 is: 1,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.93 : 4,934.78 = 824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.93/4,934.78 = 824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.93x = 4,934.78 × 824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.93x = 4,070,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,058.50/3,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.13

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