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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.39, 4,952.25 and 836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.39, 4,952.25 and 836.23 is: 1,254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.39 : 4,952.25 = 836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.39/4,952.25 = 836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.39x = 4,952.25 × 836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.39x = 4,141,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,220.02/3,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.39

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