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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.23, 4,983.33 and 856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.23, 4,983.33 and 856.84 is: 1,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.23 : 4,983.33 = 856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.23/4,983.33 = 856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.23x = 4,983.33 × 856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.23x = 4,269,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,916.48/3,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.26

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