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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.76, 3,095.08 and 831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.76, 3,095.08 and 831.80 is: 1,246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.76 : 3,095.08 = 831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.76/3,095.08 = 831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.76x = 3,095.08 × 831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.76x = 2,574,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,493.20/2,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.87

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