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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.56, 3,465.83 and 830.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.56, 3,465.83 and 830.04 is: 1,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.56 : 3,465.83 = 830.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.56/3,465.83 = 830.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.56x = 3,465.83 × 830.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.56x = 2,876,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,773.38/2,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.52

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