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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.70, 4,949.09 and 834.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.70, 4,949.09 and 834.37 is: 1,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.70 : 4,949.09 = 834.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.70/4,949.09 = 834.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.70x = 4,949.09 × 834.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.70x = 4,129,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,343.31/3,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.43

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