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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.50, 3,099.11 and 833.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.50, 3,099.11 and 833.78 is: 1,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.50 : 3,099.11 = 833.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.50/3,099.11 = 833.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.50x = 3,099.11 × 833.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.50x = 2,583,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,979.51/2,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.02

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