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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.01, 4,948.35 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.01, 4,948.35 and 833.70 is: 1,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.01 : 4,948.35 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.01/4,948.35 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.01x = 4,948.35 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.01x = 4,125,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,439.40/3,299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.51

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