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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.63, 3,085.63 and 823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.63, 3,085.63 and 823.40 is: 1,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.63 : 3,085.63 = 823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.63/3,085.63 = 823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.63x = 3,085.63 × 823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.63x = 2,540,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,707.74/2,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.37

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