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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.11, 3,709.89 and 830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.11, 3,709.89 and 830.12 is: 1,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.11 : 3,709.89 = 830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.11/3,709.89 = 830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.11x = 3,709.89 × 830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.11x = 3,079,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,635.34/2,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.25

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