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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.84, 4,952.77 and 836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.84, 4,952.77 and 836.66 is: 1,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.84 : 4,952.77 = 836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.84/4,952.77 = 836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.84x = 4,952.77 × 836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.84x = 4,143,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,794.84/3,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.00

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