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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.56, 3,710.40 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.56, 3,710.40 and 830.16 is: 1,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.56 : 3,710.40 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.56/3,710.40 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.56x = 3,710.40 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.56x = 3,080,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,225.66/2,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.26

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