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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.54, 3,086.25 and 824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.54, 3,086.25 and 824.60 is: 1,236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.54 : 3,086.25 = 824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.54/3,086.25 = 824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.54x = 3,086.25 × 824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.54x = 2,544,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,921.75/2,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.88

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