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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.84, 4,020.09 and 830.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.84, 4,020.09 and 830.61 is: 1,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.84 : 4,020.09 = 830.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.84/4,020.09 = 830.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.84x = 4,020.09 × 830.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.84x = 3,339,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,126.95/2,679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.02

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