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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.26, 3,093.30 and 829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.26, 3,093.30 and 829.49 is: 1,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.26 : 3,093.30 = 829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.26/3,093.30 = 829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.26x = 3,093.30 × 829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.26x = 2,565,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,845.95/2,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.19

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