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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.70, 4,205.68 and 829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.70, 4,205.68 and 829.34 is: 1,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.70 : 4,205.68 = 829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.70/4,205.68 = 829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.70x = 4,205.68 × 829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.70x = 3,487,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,938.65/2,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.05

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