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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.45, 3,092.11 and 828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.45, 3,092.11 and 828.56 is: 1,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.45 : 3,092.11 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.45/3,092.11 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.45x = 3,092.11 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.45x = 2,562,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,004.32/2,061.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.82

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