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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.82, 3,711.07 and 830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.82, 3,711.07 and 830.83 is: 1,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.82 : 3,711.07 = 830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.82/3,711.07 = 830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.82x = 3,711.07 × 830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.82x = 3,083,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,272.77/2,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.36

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