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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.48, 3,466.32 and 830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.48, 3,466.32 and 830.30 is: 1,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.48 : 3,466.32 = 830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.48/3,466.32 = 830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.48x = 3,466.32 × 830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.48x = 2,878,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,085.50/2,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.13

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