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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.80, 3,095.11 and 829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.80, 3,095.11 and 829.88 is: 1,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.80 : 3,095.11 = 829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.80/3,095.11 = 829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.80x = 3,095.11 × 829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.80x = 2,568,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,554.41/2,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.18

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