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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.01, 4,974.08 and 850.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.01, 4,974.08 and 850.84 is: 1,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.01 : 4,974.08 = 850.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.01/4,974.08 = 850.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.01x = 4,974.08 × 850.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.01x = 4,232,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,129.54/3,316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.27

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