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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.73, 3,098.69 and 832.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.73, 3,098.69 and 832.93 is: 1,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.73 : 3,098.69 = 832.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.73/3,098.69 = 832.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.73x = 3,098.69 × 832.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.73x = 2,580,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,991.86/2,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.04

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