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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.31, 3,219.15 and 830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.31, 3,219.15 and 830.68 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.31 : 3,219.15 = 830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.31/3,219.15 = 830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.31x = 3,219.15 × 830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.31x = 2,674,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,083.52/2,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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