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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.90, 3,555.27 and 830.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.90, 3,555.27 and 830.98 is: 1,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.90 : 3,555.27 = 830.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.90/3,555.27 = 830.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.90x = 3,555.27 × 830.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.90x = 2,954,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,358.26/2,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.14

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