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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.08, 3,093.96 and 831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.08, 3,093.96 and 831.20 is: 1,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.08 : 3,093.96 = 831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.08/3,093.96 = 831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.08x = 3,093.96 × 831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.08x = 2,571,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,699.55/2,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.93

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