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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.96, 3,092.68 and 829.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.96, 3,092.68 and 829.32 is: 1,243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.96 : 3,092.68 = 829.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.96/3,092.68 = 829.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.96x = 3,092.68 × 829.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.96x = 2,564,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,821.38/2,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.88

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