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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.04, 3,220.83 and 830.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.04, 3,220.83 and 830.49 is: 1,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.04 : 3,220.83 = 830.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.04/3,220.83 = 830.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.04x = 3,220.83 × 830.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.04x = 2,674,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,855.03/2,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.83

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