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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.81, 4,937.59 and 826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.81, 4,937.59 and 826.65 is: 1,239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.81 : 4,937.59 = 826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.81/4,937.59 = 826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.81x = 4,937.59 × 826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.81x = 4,081,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,658.77/3,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.94

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