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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.53, 3,095.15 and 829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.53, 3,095.15 and 829.71 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.53 : 3,095.15 = 829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.53/3,095.15 = 829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.53x = 3,095.15 × 829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.53x = 2,568,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,072.76/2,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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