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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.80, 3,843.60 and 830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.80, 3,843.60 and 830.48 is: 1,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.80 : 3,843.60 = 830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.80/3,843.60 = 830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.80x = 3,843.60 × 830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.80x = 3,192,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,032.93/2,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.53

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