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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.30, 3,435.43 and 830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.30, 3,435.43 and 830.26 is: 1,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.30 : 3,435.43 = 830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.30/3,435.43 = 830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.30x = 3,435.43 × 830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.30x = 2,852,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,300.11/2,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.84

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