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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.59, 3,094.79 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.59, 3,094.79 and 832.40 is: 1,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.59 : 3,094.79 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.59/3,094.79 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.59x = 3,094.79 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.59x = 2,576,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,112.06/2,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.97

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