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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.53, 3,094.89 and 830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.53, 3,094.89 and 830.31 is: 1,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.53 : 3,094.89 = 830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.53/3,094.89 = 830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.53x = 3,094.89 × 830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.53x = 2,569,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,718.12/2,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.30

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