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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.33, 3,437.06 and 830.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.33, 3,437.06 and 830.57 is: 1,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.33 : 3,437.06 = 830.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.33/3,437.06 = 830.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.33x = 3,437.06 × 830.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.33x = 2,854,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,718.92/2,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.88

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