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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.07, 4,948.14 and 833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.07, 4,948.14 and 833.74 is: 1,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.07 : 4,948.14 = 833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.07/4,948.14 = 833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.07x = 4,948.14 × 833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.07x = 4,125,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,449.87/3,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.49

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