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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.98, 5,150.93 and 836.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.98, 5,150.93 and 836.94 is: 1,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.98 : 5,150.93 = 836.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.98/5,150.93 = 836.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.98x = 5,150.93 × 836.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.98x = 4,311,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,015.17/3,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.40

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