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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.63, 3,842.44 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.63, 3,842.44 and 830.25 is: 1,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.63 : 3,842.44 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.63/3,842.44 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.63x = 3,842.44 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.63x = 3,190,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,183.73/2,561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.38

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