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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.04, 3,097.66 and 832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.04, 3,097.66 and 832.28 is: 1,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.04 : 3,097.66 = 832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.04/3,097.66 = 832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.04x = 3,097.66 × 832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.04x = 2,578,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,118.38/2,065.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.46

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