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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.42, 4,949.04 and 834.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.42, 4,949.04 and 834.32 is: 1,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.42 : 4,949.04 = 834.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.42/4,949.04 = 834.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.42x = 4,949.04 × 834.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.42x = 4,129,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,083.05/3,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.46

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