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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.18, 3,092.32 and 828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.18, 3,092.32 and 828.64 is: 1,243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.18 : 3,092.32 = 828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.18/3,092.32 = 828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.18x = 3,092.32 × 828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.18x = 2,562,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,420.04/2,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.18

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