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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.20, 4,208.30 and 831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.20, 4,208.30 and 831.24 is: 1,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.20 : 4,208.30 = 831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.20/4,208.30 = 831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.20x = 4,208.30 × 831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.20x = 3,498,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,107.29/2,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.56

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