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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.85, 5,146.23 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.85, 5,146.23 and 833.79 is: 1,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.85 : 5,146.23 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.85/5,146.23 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.85x = 5,146.23 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.85x = 4,290,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,875.11/3,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.67

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