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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.06, 3,465.69 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.06, 3,465.69 and 830.20 is: 1,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.06 : 3,465.69 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.06/3,465.69 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.06x = 3,465.69 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.06x = 2,877,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,215.84/2,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.98

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