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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.81, 4,324.94 and 830.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.81, 4,324.94 and 830.81 is: 1,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.81 : 4,324.94 = 830.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.81/4,324.94 = 830.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.81x = 4,324.94 × 830.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.81x = 3,593,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,213.18/2,882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.43

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