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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.84, 3,104.24 and 837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.84, 3,104.24 and 837.10 is: 1,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.84 : 3,104.24 = 837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.84/3,104.24 = 837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.84x = 3,104.24 × 837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.84x = 2,598,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,547.36/2,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.04

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