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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.94, 3,021.77 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.94, 3,021.77 and 844.21 is: 1,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.94 : 3,021.77 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.94/3,021.77 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.94x = 3,021.77 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.94x = 2,551,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,008.45/2,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.68

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