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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.23, 3,082.05 and 821.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.23, 3,082.05 and 821.93 is: 1,231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.23 : 3,082.05 = 821.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.23/3,082.05 = 821.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.23x = 3,082.05 × 821.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.23x = 2,533,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,213.95/2,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.97

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