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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.63, 4,708.21 and 830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.63, 4,708.21 and 830.13 is: 1,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.63 : 4,708.21 = 830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.63/4,708.21 = 830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.63x = 4,708.21 × 830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.63x = 3,908,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,426.37/3,138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.27

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