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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.26, 3,096.14 and 830.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.26, 3,096.14 and 830.51 is: 1,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.26 : 3,096.14 = 830.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.26/3,096.14 = 830.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.26x = 3,096.14 × 830.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.26x = 2,571,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,375.23/2,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.27

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