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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.91, 3,099.06 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.91, 3,099.06 and 833.22 is: 1,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.91 : 3,099.06 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.91/3,099.06 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.91x = 3,099.06 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.91x = 2,582,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,198.77/2,065.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.91

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