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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.07, 3,095.81 and 830.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.07, 3,095.81 and 830.59 is: 1,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.07 : 3,095.81 = 830.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.07/3,095.81 = 830.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.07x = 3,095.81 × 830.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.07x = 2,571,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,344.67/2,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.37

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