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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.73, 3,094.19 and 829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.73, 3,094.19 and 829.93 is: 1,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.73 : 3,094.19 = 829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.73/3,094.19 = 829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.73x = 3,094.19 × 829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.73x = 2,567,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,961.11/2,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.54

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