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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.21, 3,843.27 and 830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.21, 3,843.27 and 830.84 is: 1,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.21 : 3,843.27 = 830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.21/3,843.27 = 830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.21x = 3,843.27 × 830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.21x = 3,193,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,123.23/2,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.24

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