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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.44, 3,085.70 and 824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.44, 3,085.70 and 824.73 is: 1,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.44 : 3,085.70 = 824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.44/3,085.70 = 824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.44x = 3,085.70 × 824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.44x = 2,544,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,865.24/2,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.51

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