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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.43, 3,093.83 and 829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.43, 3,093.83 and 829.16 is: 1,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.43 : 3,093.83 = 829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.43/3,093.83 = 829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.43x = 3,093.83 × 829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.43x = 2,565,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,260.47/2,062.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.81

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