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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.65, 4,532.58 and 830.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.65, 4,532.58 and 830.37 is: 1,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.65 : 4,532.58 = 830.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.65/4,532.58 = 830.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.65x = 4,532.58 × 830.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.65x = 3,763,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,718.45/3,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.58

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