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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.50, 3,093.41 and 829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.50, 3,093.41 and 829.59 is: 1,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.50 : 3,093.41 = 829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.50/3,093.41 = 829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.50x = 3,093.41 × 829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.50x = 2,566,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,257.85/2,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.25

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