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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.84, 3,437.76 and 830.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.84, 3,437.76 and 830.51 is: 1,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.84 : 3,437.76 = 830.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.84/3,437.76 = 830.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.84x = 3,437.76 × 830.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.84x = 2,855,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,105.77/2,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.77

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