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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.32, 3,094.68 and 829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.32, 3,094.68 and 829.84 is: 1,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.32 : 3,094.68 = 829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.32/3,094.68 = 829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.32x = 3,094.68 × 829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.32x = 2,568,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,089.25/2,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.24

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