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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.32, 4,531.28 and 830.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.32, 4,531.28 and 830.23 is: 1,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.32 : 4,531.28 = 830.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.32/4,531.28 = 830.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.32x = 4,531.28 × 830.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.32x = 3,761,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,989.12/3,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.15

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