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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.40, 4,364.94 and 830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.40, 4,364.94 and 830.35 is: 1,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.40 : 4,364.94 = 830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.40/4,364.94 = 830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.40x = 4,364.94 × 830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.40x = 3,624,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,427.93/2,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.34

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