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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.07, 3,466.58 and 829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.07, 3,466.58 and 829.26 is: 1,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.07 : 3,466.58 = 829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.07/3,466.58 = 829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.07x = 3,466.58 × 829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.07x = 2,874,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,692.25/2,310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.42

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