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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.13, 3,092.08 and 828.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.13, 3,092.08 and 828.63 is: 1,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.13 : 3,092.08 = 828.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.13/3,092.08 = 828.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.13x = 3,092.08 × 828.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.13x = 2,562,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,186.11/2,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.10

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