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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.26, 4,208.71 and 830.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.26, 4,208.71 and 830.94 is: 1,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.26 : 4,208.71 = 830.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.26/4,208.71 = 830.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.26x = 4,208.71 × 830.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.26x = 3,497,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,160.29/2,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.65

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