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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.62, 3,084.92 and 823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.62, 3,084.92 and 823.38 is: 1,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.62 : 3,084.92 = 823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.62/3,084.92 = 823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.62x = 3,084.92 × 823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.62x = 2,540,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,061.43/2,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.67

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