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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.46, 5,141.14 and 830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.46, 5,141.14 and 830.38 is: 1,245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.46 : 5,141.14 = 830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.46/5,141.14 = 830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.46x = 5,141.14 × 830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.46x = 4,269,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,099.83/3,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.56

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