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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.29, 3,084.71 and 823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.29, 3,084.71 and 823.68 is: 1,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.29 : 3,084.71 = 823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.29/3,084.71 = 823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.29x = 3,084.71 × 823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.29x = 2,540,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,809.81/2,056.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.63

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