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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.81, 4,949.57 and 834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.81, 4,949.57 and 834.71 is: 1,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.81 : 4,949.57 = 834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.81/4,949.57 = 834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.81x = 4,949.57 × 834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.81x = 4,131,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,432.91/3,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.02

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