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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.29, 3,094.36 and 829.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.29, 3,094.36 and 829.37 is: 1,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.29 : 3,094.36 = 829.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.29/3,094.36 = 829.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.29x = 3,094.36 × 829.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.29x = 2,566,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,375.02/2,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.43

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