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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.89, 4,019.83 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.89, 4,019.83 and 830.96 is: 1,246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.89 : 4,019.83 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.89/4,019.83 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.89x = 4,019.83 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.89x = 3,340,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,310.83/2,679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.44

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