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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.36, 3,098.65 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.36, 3,098.65 and 832.14 is: 1,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.36 : 3,098.65 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.36/3,098.65 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.36x = 3,098.65 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.36x = 2,578,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,498.47/2,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.45

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