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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882, 4,323 and 830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882, 4,323 and 830 is: 1,245

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882 : 4,323 = 830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882/4,323 = 830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882x = 4,323 × 830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882x = 3,588,090
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,090/2,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245

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