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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.95, 4,532.71 and 830.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.95, 4,532.71 and 830.49 is: 1,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.95 : 4,532.71 = 830.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.95/4,532.71 = 830.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.95x = 4,532.71 × 830.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.95x = 3,764,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,366.18/3,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.67

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