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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.16, 4,953.26 and 836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.16, 4,953.26 and 836.98 is: 1,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.16 : 4,953.26 = 836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.16/4,953.26 = 836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.16x = 4,953.26 × 836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.16x = 4,145,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,769.26/3,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.47

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