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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.18, 3,000.62 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.18, 3,000.62 and 830.20 is: 1,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.18 : 3,000.62 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.18/3,000.62 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.18x = 3,000.62 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.18x = 2,491,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,112.59/2,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.82

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