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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.94, 3,098.10 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.94, 3,098.10 and 833.04 is: 1,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.94 : 3,098.10 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.94/3,098.10 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.94x = 3,098.10 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.94x = 2,580,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,841.22/2,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.23

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