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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.43, 4,707.28 and 830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.43, 4,707.28 and 830.11 is: 1,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.43 : 4,707.28 = 830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.43/4,707.28 = 830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.43x = 4,707.28 × 830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.43x = 3,907,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,560.20/3,138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.07

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