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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.83, 3,710.94 and 830.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.83, 3,710.94 and 830.37 is: 1,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.83 : 3,710.94 = 830.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.83/3,710.94 = 830.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.83x = 3,710.94 × 830.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.83x = 3,081,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,453.25/2,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.62

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