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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.85, 3,094.13 and 829.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.85, 3,094.13 and 829.47 is: 1,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.85 : 3,094.13 = 829.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.85/3,094.13 = 829.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.85x = 3,094.13 × 829.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.85x = 2,566,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,483.86/2,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.15

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