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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.85, 3,095.62 and 830.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.85, 3,095.62 and 830.47 is: 1,245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.85 : 3,095.62 = 830.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.85/3,095.62 = 830.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.85x = 3,095.62 × 830.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.85x = 2,570,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,819.54/2,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.64

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