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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.10, 3,843.75 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.10, 3,843.75 and 830.72 is: 1,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.10 : 3,843.75 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.10/3,843.75 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.10x = 3,843.75 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.10x = 3,193,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,089.61/2,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.28

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