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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.20, 3,843.90 and 830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.20, 3,843.90 and 830.84 is: 1,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.20 : 3,843.90 = 830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.20/3,843.90 = 830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.20x = 3,843.90 × 830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.20x = 3,193,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,665.88/2,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.45

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