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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.90, 4,532.73 and 830.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.90, 4,532.73 and 830.57 is: 1,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.90 : 4,532.73 = 830.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.90/4,532.73 = 830.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.90x = 4,532.73 × 830.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.90x = 3,764,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,756.28/3,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.82

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