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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.64, 5,145.94 and 833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.64, 5,145.94 and 833.56 is: 1,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.64 : 5,145.94 = 833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.64/5,145.94 = 833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.64x = 5,145.94 × 833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.64x = 4,289,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,449.75/3,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.34

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