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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.80, 4,365.84 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.80, 4,365.84 and 830.96 is: 1,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.80 : 4,365.84 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.80/4,365.84 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.80x = 4,365.84 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.80x = 3,627,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,838.41/2,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.34

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