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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.25, 4,945.88 and 832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.25, 4,945.88 and 832.07 is: 1,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.25 : 4,945.88 = 832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.25/4,945.88 = 832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.25x = 4,945.88 × 832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.25x = 4,115,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,306.01/3,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.10

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