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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.74, 3,220.50 and 830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.74, 3,220.50 and 830.40 is: 1,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.74 : 3,220.50 = 830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.74/3,220.50 = 830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.74x = 3,220.50 × 830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.74x = 2,674,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,303.20/2,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.75

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