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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.89, 4,943.48 and 830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.89, 4,943.48 and 830.55 is: 1,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.89 : 4,943.48 = 830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.89/4,943.48 = 830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.89x = 4,943.48 × 830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.89x = 4,105,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,826.37/3,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.74

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