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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.78, 3,193.63 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.78, 3,193.63 and 830.25 is: 1,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.78 : 3,193.63 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.78/3,193.63 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.78x = 3,193.63 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.78x = 2,651,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,509.23/2,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.55

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