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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.50, 3,842.26 and 830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.50, 3,842.26 and 830.14 is: 1,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.50 : 3,842.26 = 830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.50/3,842.26 = 830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.50x = 3,842.26 × 830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.50x = 3,189,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,613.72/2,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.21

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