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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.53, 4,018.61 and 830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.53, 4,018.61 and 830.30 is: 1,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.53 : 4,018.61 = 830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.53/4,018.61 = 830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.53x = 4,018.61 × 830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.53x = 3,336,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,656.47/2,679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.24

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