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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.32, 3,097.17 and 833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.32, 3,097.17 and 833.31 is: 1,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.32 : 3,097.17 = 833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.32/3,097.17 = 833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.32x = 3,097.17 × 833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.32x = 2,580,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,902.73/2,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.64

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