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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.93, 3,219.24 and 830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.93, 3,219.24 and 830.28 is: 1,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.93 : 3,219.24 = 830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.93/3,219.24 = 830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.93x = 3,219.24 × 830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.93x = 2,672,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,870.59/2,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.55

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