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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.66, 3,437.49 and 830.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.66, 3,437.49 and 830.22 is: 1,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.66 : 3,437.49 = 830.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.66/3,437.49 = 830.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.66x = 3,437.49 × 830.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.66x = 2,853,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,876.06/2,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.33

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