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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.08, 3,192.54 and 830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.08, 3,192.54 and 830.92 is: 1,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.08 : 3,192.54 = 830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.08/3,192.54 = 830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.08x = 3,192.54 × 830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.08x = 2,652,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,745.34/2,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.96

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