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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.46, 3,711.48 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.46, 3,711.48 and 830.80 is: 1,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.46 : 3,711.48 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.46/3,711.48 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.46x = 3,711.48 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.46x = 3,083,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,497.58/2,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.13

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