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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.29, 3,095.86 and 830.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.29, 3,095.86 and 830.37 is: 1,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.29 : 3,095.86 = 830.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.29/3,095.86 = 830.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.29x = 3,095.86 × 830.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.29x = 2,570,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,709.27/2,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.93

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