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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.00, 3,711.42 and 830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.00, 3,711.42 and 830.70 is: 1,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.00 : 3,711.42 = 830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.00/3,711.42 = 830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.00x = 3,711.42 × 830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.00x = 3,083,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,076.59/2,474.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.19

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