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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.77, 3,710.79 and 830.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.77, 3,710.79 and 830.17 is: 1,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.77 : 3,710.79 = 830.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.77/3,710.79 = 830.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.77x = 3,710.79 × 830.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.77x = 3,080,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,586.53/2,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.30

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