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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.25, 3,092.88 and 829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.25, 3,092.88 and 829.54 is: 1,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.25 : 3,092.88 = 829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.25/3,092.88 = 829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.25x = 3,092.88 × 829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.25x = 2,565,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,667.68/2,061.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.71

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