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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.32, 3,104.13 and 836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.32, 3,104.13 and 836.74 is: 1,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.32 : 3,104.13 = 836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.32/3,104.13 = 836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.32x = 3,104.13 × 836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.32x = 2,597,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,349.74/2,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.17

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