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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.59, 3,096.85 and 831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.59, 3,096.85 and 831.97 is: 1,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.59 : 3,096.85 = 831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.59/3,096.85 = 831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.59x = 3,096.85 × 831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.59x = 2,576,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,486.29/2,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.94

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