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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.53, 3,097.70 and 834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.53, 3,097.70 and 834.34 is: 1,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.53 : 3,097.70 = 834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.53/3,097.70 = 834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.53x = 3,097.70 × 834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.53x = 2,584,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,544.85/2,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.88

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