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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.74, 4,365.81 and 830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.74, 4,365.81 and 830.62 is: 1,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.74 : 4,365.81 = 830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.74/4,365.81 = 830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.74x = 4,365.81 × 830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.74x = 3,626,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,303.12/2,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.84

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