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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061, 3,092.76 and 828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061, 3,092.76 and 828.28 is: 1,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061 : 3,092.76 = 828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061/3,092.76 = 828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061x = 3,092.76 × 828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061x = 2,561,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,671.25/2,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.93

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