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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.99, 3,093.47 and 829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.99, 3,093.47 and 829.39 is: 1,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.99 : 3,093.47 = 829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.99/3,093.47 = 829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.99x = 3,093.47 × 829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.99x = 2,565,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,693.08/2,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.68

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