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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.33, 3,711.69 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.33, 3,711.69 and 830.88 is: 1,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.33 : 3,711.69 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.33/3,711.69 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.33x = 3,711.69 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.33x = 3,083,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,968.99/2,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.39

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