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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.81, 3,096.72 and 832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.81, 3,096.72 and 832.11 is: 1,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.81 : 3,096.72 = 832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.81/3,096.72 = 832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.81x = 3,096.72 × 832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.81x = 2,576,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,811.68/2,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.57

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