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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.02, 3,220.86 and 830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.02, 3,220.86 and 830.74 is: 1,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.02 : 3,220.86 = 830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.02/3,220.86 = 830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.02x = 3,220.86 × 830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.02x = 2,675,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,697.24/2,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.24

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