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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.74, 5,146.04 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.74, 5,146.04 and 833.70 is: 1,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.74 : 5,146.04 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.74/5,146.04 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.74x = 5,146.04 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.74x = 4,290,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,253.55/3,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.53

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