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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.88, 3,220.19 and 830.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.88, 3,220.19 and 830.09 is: 1,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.88 : 3,220.19 = 830.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.88/3,220.19 = 830.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.88x = 3,220.19 × 830.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.88x = 2,673,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,054.53/2,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.09

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