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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.26, 3,084.14 and 822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.26, 3,084.14 and 822.51 is: 1,234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.26 : 3,084.14 = 822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.26/3,084.14 = 822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.26x = 3,084.14 × 822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.26x = 2,536,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,738.05/2,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.26

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