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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.47, 5,145.67 and 833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.47, 5,145.67 and 833.41 is: 1,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.47 : 5,145.67 = 833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.47/5,145.67 = 833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.47x = 5,145.67 × 833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.47x = 4,288,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,452.83/3,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.11

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