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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.44, 4,952.04 and 836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.44, 4,952.04 and 836.32 is: 1,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.44 : 4,952.04 = 836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.44/4,952.04 = 836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.44x = 4,952.04 × 836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.44x = 4,141,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,490.09/3,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.45

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