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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.82, 3,093.50 and 829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.82, 3,093.50 and 829.91 is: 1,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.82 : 3,093.50 = 829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.82/3,093.50 = 829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.82x = 3,093.50 × 829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.82x = 2,567,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,313.19/2,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.57

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