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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.84, 3,841.83 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.84, 3,841.83 and 830.25 is: 1,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.84 : 3,841.83 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.84/3,841.83 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.84x = 3,841.83 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.84x = 3,189,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,679.36/2,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.59

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