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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.45, 3,093.61 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.45, 3,093.61 and 829.56 is: 1,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.45 : 3,093.61 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.45/3,093.61 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.45x = 3,093.61 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.45x = 2,566,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,335.11/2,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.31

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