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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.16, 3,094.60 and 829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.16, 3,094.60 and 829.08 is: 1,243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.16 : 3,094.60 = 829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.16/3,094.60 = 829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.16x = 3,094.60 × 829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.16x = 2,565,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,670.97/2,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.56

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