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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.44, 4,019.74 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.44, 4,019.74 and 830.52 is: 1,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.44 : 4,019.74 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.44/4,019.74 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.44x = 4,019.74 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.44x = 3,338,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,450.21/2,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.95

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