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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.41, 4,532.22 and 830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.41, 4,532.22 and 830.31 is: 1,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.41 : 4,532.22 = 830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.41/4,532.22 = 830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.41x = 4,532.22 × 830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.41x = 3,763,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,147.59/3,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.49

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