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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.28, 3,104.88 and 839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.28, 3,104.88 and 839.12 is: 1,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.28 : 3,104.88 = 839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.28/3,104.88 = 839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.28x = 3,104.88 × 839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.28x = 2,605,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,366.91/2,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.07

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