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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.40, 3,104.24 and 836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.40, 3,104.24 and 836.80 is: 1,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.40 : 3,104.24 = 836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.40/3,104.24 = 836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.40x = 3,104.24 × 836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.40x = 2,597,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,628.03/2,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.26

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