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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.33, 3,085.92 and 824.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.33, 3,085.92 and 824.41 is: 1,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.33 : 3,085.92 = 824.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.33/3,085.92 = 824.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.33x = 3,085.92 × 824.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.33x = 2,544,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,063.31/2,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.59

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