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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.09, 4,532.31 and 830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.09, 4,532.31 and 830.31 is: 1,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.09 : 4,532.31 = 830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.09/4,532.31 = 830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.09x = 4,532.31 × 830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.09x = 3,763,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,222.32/3,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.24

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