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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.64, 3,092.60 and 829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.64, 3,092.60 and 829.05 is: 1,243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.64 : 3,092.60 = 829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.64/3,092.60 = 829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.64x = 3,092.60 × 829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.64x = 2,563,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,920.03/2,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.63

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