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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.19, 4,944.29 and 831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.19, 4,944.29 and 831 is: 1,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.19 : 4,944.29 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.19/4,944.29 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.19x = 4,944.29 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.19x = 4,108,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,700.84/3,296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.50

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