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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.76, 3,437.81 and 830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.76, 3,437.81 and 830.03 is: 1,245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.76 : 3,437.81 = 830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.76/3,437.81 = 830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.76x = 3,437.81 × 830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.76x = 2,853,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,464.10/2,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.64

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