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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.36, 3,093.81 and 829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.36, 3,093.81 and 829.72 is: 1,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.36 : 3,093.81 = 829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.36/3,093.81 = 829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.36x = 3,093.81 × 829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.36x = 2,566,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,996.03/2,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.69

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