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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.87, 5,144.80 and 832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.87, 5,144.80 and 832.81 is: 1,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.87 : 5,144.80 = 832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.87/5,144.80 = 832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.87x = 5,144.80 × 832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.87x = 4,284,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,615.16/3,429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.21

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