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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.60, 4,707.90 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.60, 4,707.90 and 830.10 is: 1,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.60 : 4,707.90 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.60/4,707.90 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.60x = 4,707.90 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.60x = 3,908,027.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,027.79/3,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.15

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