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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.63, 4,952.44 and 836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.63, 4,952.44 and 836.46 is: 1,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.63 : 4,952.44 = 836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.63/4,952.44 = 836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.63x = 4,952.44 × 836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.63x = 4,142,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,519.01/3,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.69

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