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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.49, 3,017.37 and 842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.49, 3,017.37 and 842.23 is: 1,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.49 : 3,017.37 = 842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.49/3,017.37 = 842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.49x = 3,017.37 × 842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.49x = 2,541,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,304.45/2,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.14

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