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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.77, 3,710.93 and 830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.77, 3,710.93 and 830.43 is: 1,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.77 : 3,710.93 = 830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.77/3,710.93 = 830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.77x = 3,710.93 × 830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.77x = 3,081,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,667.60/2,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.74

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