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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.65, 3,096.20 and 831.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.65, 3,096.20 and 831.65 is: 1,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.65 : 3,096.20 = 831.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.65/3,096.20 = 831.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.65x = 3,096.20 × 831.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.65x = 2,574,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,941.33/2,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.16

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