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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.36, 3,095.76 and 831.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.36, 3,095.76 and 831.45 is: 1,246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.36 : 3,095.76 = 831.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.36/3,095.76 = 831.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.36x = 3,095.76 × 831.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.36x = 2,573,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,969.65/2,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.86

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