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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.13, 4,168.15 and 830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.13, 4,168.15 and 830.90 is: 1,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.13 : 4,168.15 = 830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.13/4,168.15 = 830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.13x = 4,168.15 × 830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.13x = 3,463,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,315.84/2,779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.19

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