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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.70, 4,943.55 and 830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.70, 4,943.55 and 830.60 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.70 : 4,943.55 = 830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.70/4,943.55 = 830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.70x = 4,943.55 × 830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.70x = 4,106,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,112.63/3,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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