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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.22, 3,094.66 and 829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.22, 3,094.66 and 829.76 is: 1,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.22 : 3,094.66 = 829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.22/3,094.66 = 829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.22x = 3,094.66 × 829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.22x = 2,567,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,810.65/2,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.57

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