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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.40, 4,947.57 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.40, 4,947.57 and 833.22 is: 1,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.40 : 4,947.57 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.40/4,947.57 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.40x = 4,947.57 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.40x = 4,122,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,404.03/3,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.82

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