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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.36, 3,097.96 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.36, 3,097.96 and 832.40 is: 1,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.36 : 3,097.96 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.36/3,097.96 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.36x = 3,097.96 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.36x = 2,578,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,741.90/2,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.57

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