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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.19, 4,019.16 and 830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.19, 4,019.16 and 830.44 is: 1,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.19 : 4,019.16 = 830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.19/4,019.16 = 830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.19x = 4,019.16 × 830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.19x = 3,337,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,671.23/2,679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.78

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