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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.23, 3,744.90 and 831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.23, 3,744.90 and 831.06 is: 1,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.23 : 3,744.90 = 831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.23/3,744.90 = 831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.23x = 3,744.90 × 831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.23x = 3,112,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,236.59/2,497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.28

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