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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.05, 3,585.11 and 830.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.05, 3,585.11 and 830.39 is: 1,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.05 : 3,585.11 = 830.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.05/3,585.11 = 830.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.05x = 3,585.11 × 830.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.05x = 2,977,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,022.09/2,391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.07

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