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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.38, 3,097.26 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.38, 3,097.26 and 832.56 is: 1,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.38 : 3,097.26 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.38/3,097.26 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.38x = 3,097.26 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.38x = 2,578,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,654.79/2,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.51

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