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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.28, 4,323.36 and 830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.28, 4,323.36 and 830.28 is: 1,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.28 : 4,323.36 = 830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.28/4,323.36 = 830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.28x = 4,323.36 × 830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.28x = 3,589,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,599.34/2,882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.40

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