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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.18, 3,087.82 and 825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.18, 3,087.82 and 825.64 is: 1,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.18 : 3,087.82 = 825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.18/3,087.82 = 825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.18x = 3,087.82 × 825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.18x = 2,549,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,427.70/2,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.68

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